1.2 Proven Breeder Pancake Tortoises

🐢 Burmese Star Tortoise for Sale – Rare, Radiant, and Captive-Bred

🌟 Appearance & Morphology

• Carapace: Highly domed, dark brown to black with up to six radiating yellow stripes per scute, forming a striking starburst pattern
• Captive-bred Pancake Tortoise
• Plastron: Yellow base with dark blotches on each scute
• Size: Adults reach up to 26 cm (10.2 inches) in shell length
• Sexual Dimorphism: Males have longer, thicker tails and slightly concave plastrons

🧬 Genetics & Rarity

• Critically Endangered: Native to Myanmar’s dry forests, once nearly extinct due to poaching and habitat loss
• Captive Breeding Success: Programs like those at Yadanabon Zoo and Necker Island have helped restore populations
• No Subspecies: But regional variations exist in shell color and pattern intensity

🐣 Age Groups Available

• Hatchlings: Fragile, require high humidity and careful monitoring
• Well-Started Babies & Yearlings: Recommended for most buyers—strong eaters, smoother shells, and better survival rates
• Juveniles & Adults: Ideal for breeders or collectors seeking mature specimens

🥬 Diet & Care

• Diet: Primarily grasses, leafy greens (collard, mustard, dandelion), mushrooms, and tortoise chow (e.g., Mazuri)
• Habitat: Warm, dry enclosures with regulated humidity; UVB lighting essential
• Behavior: Docile, slow-moving, and responsive to consistent care
• Captive-bred Pancake Tortoise