Nicole Cosgrove Nicole is the proud mom of 3 rescue fur babies, Baby, a Burmese cat; Rosa, a New Zealand Huntaway; and Mac, a Lab/Mastiff. A Canadian expat, Nicole now lives on a lush forest property with her Kiwi husband and new baby daughter in New Zealand. She has a strong love for all animals of all shapes and sizes (and particularly loves a good interspecies friendship) and wants to share her animal knowledge and other experts' knowledge with pet lovers across the globe. Read More...
The pancake tortoise does not eat pancakes. They received their name because of the shape of their shell, which is flatter than the typical tortoise. This tortoise is unique in that its shell is not only flat, but also thin and flexible thanks to the openings in the shell bones. Read on to learn more about this unique and fascinating reptile!Quick Facts about the Pancake Tortoise Species Name: Malacochersus tornieri Family: Testudinidae Care Level: Easy to Moderate Temperature: 70-75° F and 100-108° F Behavior: Climbers, active, enjoy basking Color Form: Tawny to golden brown Lifespan: 25+ years Size: 6 to 7 inches Diet: Dry & fresh grass, greens, hay Minimum Tank Size: 40+ Gallon Tank Set-Up: Rock pile, bark, coconut bedding, rabbit pellets Compatibility: Largely solitary creatures Pancake Tortoise Overview The pancake tortoise comes from southern Kenya and northern and eastern Tanzania but was also introduced to Zimbabwe. Read More...
Pet Keen advocates for adopting before shopping. We understand there are many reasons for seeking a breeder, though, so we encourage it to be done the right way. We have not personally investigated all of the breeders below, rather, we have gathered their details for you to get in touch and ask all the right questions before you decide. Learn more about our position and how to choose a breeder here. Read More...
