question about pancakes

TortMad · 10-02-2010, 09:22 PM

I am seriously considering this species, even though I said I wouldn't get another species until I have built up my existing groups to a level I am nearly happy with

but with the leopards moving into new digs I will have a large table spare

and the temptation is overwhelming lol

So just in the interest of curiosity/research (depends who is asking

)does any one have any links to good caresheets/ husbandry information.

Also I have had a quick look on all the forums and breeders lists and I don't see many breeders of pancakes out there. How realistic would it be to get hold of ukcb hatchlings/youngsters?

Neddy · 10-02-2010, 09:27 PM

Good Evening,

Found this care sheet link: hope it helps

http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/Mtorniericare.htm

Henry-flash · 10-02-2010, 09:29 PM

I am a bit biased, but I would say you are making a good choice if you are looking at another species!

I don't have any caresheets links, but will add my thoughts. I have personally found these to be the easiest species I have kept. A good size table, with sand/soil substrate with plenty of rocky crevices and a UV/heat lamp is all they need to keep them happy. Mine get bathed 2-3 times a week and are fed a mix of weeds and grasses with chopped hay sometimes added. Infact I would imagine diet is similar to what you are used to with Leopards.

It took me a while to find UKCB, but I got there in the end but had to travel down to Gloucester to get them. They don't come overly cheap, but are well worth it. I should imagine the breeder I got mine from will have more avalible, I will dig her e-mail address out if you like? Also more and more people are keeping adults and potential breeding groups now, sp expect them to crop up more over the next few years.

If you want to come and see some up close you are welcome here anytime!

swad1000 · 10-02-2010, 09:38 PM

Gutted I thought this had something to do with shrove tuesday.

Beverley · 11-02-2010, 10:22 AM

I have long had a love for Pancakes as well. Have been keeping my eyes open but they are rarely available. I know they have to be kept in groups was wondering how many would constitute a group, three, five or more.
Good luck in your search Lea

fats · 11-02-2010, 12:35 PM

Someone was selling a breeding group (1 male and 7 females) on RFUK last month for about £3,000. Not sure if they are still available though and I've seen hatchlings come up fairly regularly for around £250 each

littlestar · 11-02-2010, 06:14 PM

hi theres an article about pancakes in the new practical reptile magazine.

tortilicious · 11-02-2010, 06:40 PM

Hi i have just bought a couple of pancakes from Linda & david smith from Thanet in kent they are magic!!!!, i have also have some egyptians from the same breeders and there stock is second to none email eddress dsmith362@tiscali.co.uk, Also i Contacted the same breeder i think pete means in gloucester jaypro58@tesco.net

Hope this helps
Melanie
www.tortilicious.co.uk

10-02-2010, 09:22 PM	#1
TortMad Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,639	question about pancakes I am seriously considering this species, even though I said I wouldn't get another species until I have built up my existing groups to a level I am nearly happy with but with the leopards moving into new digs I will have a large table spare and the temptation is overwhelming lol So just in the interest of curiosity/research (depends who is asking )does any one have any links to good caresheets/ husbandry information. Also I have had a quick look on all the forums and breeders lists and I don't see many breeders of pancakes out there. How realistic would it be to get hold of ukcb hatchlings/youngsters? __________________ Lea 2.1.0 testudo horsfeldii 0.2.0 testudo graeca ibera 2.0.0 geochelone pardalis babcocki http://www.thehenshouse.co.uk/

10-02-2010, 09:29 PM	#3
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	I am a bit biased, but I would say you are making a good choice if you are looking at another species! I don't have any caresheets links, but will add my thoughts. I have personally found these to be the easiest species I have kept. A good size table, with sand/soil substrate with plenty of rocky crevices and a UV/heat lamp is all they need to keep them happy. Mine get bathed 2-3 times a week and are fed a mix of weeds and grasses with chopped hay sometimes added. Infact I would imagine diet is similar to what you are used to with Leopards. It took me a while to find UKCB, but I got there in the end but had to travel down to Gloucester to get them. They don't come overly cheap, but are well worth it. I should imagine the breeder I got mine from will have more avalible, I will dig her e-mail address out if you like? Also more and more people are keeping adults and potential breeding groups now, sp expect them to crop up more over the next few years. If you want to come and see some up close you are welcome here anytime! __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

11-02-2010, 10:22 AM	#5
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	I have long had a love for Pancakes as well. Have been keeping my eyes open but they are rarely available. I know they have to be kept in groups was wondering how many would constitute a group, three, five or more. Good luck in your search Lea __________________

11-02-2010, 06:40 PM	#8
tortilicious Member Hatched Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 253	pancakesl Hi i have just bought a couple of pancakes from Linda & david smith from Thanet in kent they are magic!!!!, i have also have some egyptians from the same breeders and there stock is second to none email eddress dsmith362@tiscali.co.uk, Also i Contacted the same breeder i think pete means in gloucester jaypro58@tesco.net Hope this helps Melanie www.tortilicious.co.uk Last edited by tortilicious; 11-02-2010 at 06:42 PM.

10-02-2010, 09:27 PM	#2
Neddy Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,456	Good Evening, Found this care sheet link: hope it helps http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/Mtorniericare.htm

10-02-2010, 09:38 PM	#4
swad1000 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,702	Gutted I thought this had something to do with shrove tuesday.

11-02-2010, 12:35 PM	#6
fats Member Incubating Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK Posts: 134	Someone was selling a breeding group (1 male and 7 females) on RFUK last month for about £3,000. Not sure if they are still available though and I've seen hatchlings come up fairly regularly for around £250 each

11-02-2010, 06:14 PM	#7
littlestar Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: England Posts: 279	hi theres an article about pancakes in the new practical reptile magazine.

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