Pancake Tortoise Scientific Name: Malacochersus tornieriAge: few months Current Size: 2” Max/Adult Size: 6–7 inchesSource: cb Exact Animal Pictured?: yes Care • Basking/Hot Spot Temp: 95–100°F• Cool Side Temp: 75–82°F• Humidity: 40–55% (keep moderately dry with good airflow)• Recommended Enclosure Size: Minimum 36” x 18” x 18”; horizontal space and climbing structure are more important than height• Lighting: High‑output UVB required• Substrate: Dry, rocky, arid setup with flat stones and crevices Facts • Pancake Tortoises have flexible, flattened shells, allowing them to squeeze into rock cracks—an adaptation unique among tortoises.• Instead of hiding in their shell, they rely on speed and agility, making them surprisingly quick for a tortoise.• They are excellent climbers, often perching on rocks and ledges in captivity.• Native to Tanzania and Kenya, where they live in rocky outcrops called kopjes.
