{"id":70407,"date":"2022-04-22T03:58:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T03:58:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:58:04","slug":"do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Do pancake tortoises like being handled?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Do_pancake_tortoises_like_being_handled\" title=\"Do pancake tortoises like being handled?\">Do pancake tortoises like being handled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Are_pancake_tortoises_good_pets\" title=\"Are pancake tortoises good pets?\">Are pancake tortoises good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_a_tortoise_pancake\" title=\"How do you take care of a tortoise pancake?\">How do you take care of a tortoise pancake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Do_pancake_tortoises_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do pancake tortoises like to be held?\">Do pancake tortoises like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Do_tortoises_like_being_touched\" title=\"Do tortoises like being touched?\">Do tortoises like being touched?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Do_tortoises_like_to_be_handled\" title=\"Do tortoises like to be handled?\">Do tortoises like to be handled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Are_pancake_tortoises_friendly\" title=\"Are pancake tortoises friendly?\">Are pancake tortoises friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#What_is_the_friendliest_breed_of_tortoise\" title=\"What is the friendliest breed of tortoise?\">What is the friendliest breed of tortoise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Are_pancake_tortoises_rare\" title=\"Are pancake tortoises rare?\">Are pancake tortoises rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#What_do_pancake_tortoises_eat\" title=\"What do pancake tortoises eat?\">What do pancake tortoises eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#How_much_should_I_feed_my_pancake_tortoise\" title=\"How much should I feed my pancake tortoise?\">How much should I feed my pancake tortoise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Is_a_pancake_tortoise_a_good_pet\" title=\"Is a pancake tortoise a good pet?\">Is a pancake tortoise a good pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Does_my_tortoise_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Does my tortoise like to be held?\">Does my tortoise like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Do_tortoises_like_to_cuddle\" title=\"Do tortoises like to cuddle?\">Do tortoises like to cuddle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Do_tortoises_show_affection\" title=\"Do tortoises show affection?\">Do tortoises show affection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Do_tortoises_like_being_picked_up\" title=\"Do tortoises like being picked up?\">Do tortoises like being picked up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Can_tortoises_feel_their_shell_being_touched\" title=\"Can tortoises feel their shell being touched?\">Can tortoises feel their shell being touched?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Do_tortoises_like_hugs\" title=\"Do tortoises like hugs?\">Do tortoises like hugs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Do_tortoises_like_being_held\" title=\"Do tortoises like being held?\">Do tortoises like being held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Do_tortoises_get_attached_to_their_owners\" title=\"Do tortoises get attached to their owners?\">Do tortoises get attached to their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Can_you_cuddle_a_tortoise\" title=\"Can you cuddle a tortoise?\">Can you cuddle a tortoise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Is_it_OK_to_hold_a_tortoise\" title=\"Is it OK to hold a tortoise?\">Is it OK to hold a tortoise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Do_any_tortoises_like_being_handled\" title=\"Do any tortoises like being handled?\">Do any tortoises like being handled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#What_is_the_easiest_tortoise_to_have_as_a_pet\" title=\"What is the easiest tortoise to have as a pet?\">What is the easiest tortoise to have as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pancake-tortoises-like-being-handled-2\/#Can_tortoises_be_affectionate\" title=\"Can tortoises be affectionate?\">Can tortoises be affectionate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pancake_tortoises_like_being_handled\"><\/span>Do pancake tortoises like being handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These tortoises are known to live to at least 20 years, and there are even those that live easily beyond 35 years! <b>Tortoises are absolutely a long-term commitment pet<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pancake_tortoises_good_pets\"><\/span>Are pancake tortoises good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the wild, Pancake Tortoises live in arid landscapes without standing water. Yet, it is recommended that you <b>give them a weekly soaking for approximately 15 or 20 minutes. Use a shallow bowl with room temperature water. They will ususally drink and also expel their waste at this time making cleanup easier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_a_tortoise_pancake\"><\/span>How do you take care of a tortoise pancake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The pancake tortoise is classified as <b>critically endangered on the IUCN Red List and listed on Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pancake_tortoises_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do pancake tortoises like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the proper care, however, <b>most tortoises appear to enjoy being touched by their caretakers. In some cases, they extend their necks out while being touched or massaged  a sign that the animal wants to be rubbed some more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tortoises_like_being_touched\"><\/span>Do tortoises like being touched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since tortoises are reptiles, they are not capable of feeling love as we humans understand it. However, <b>tortoises do show signs of affection and appreciation for their owners. They follow their pet parents around, tolerate handling, eat directly from human hands, and come to us when they see us.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tortoises_like_to_be_handled\"><\/span>Do tortoises like to be handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A tortoise or turtle won&#8217;t go running up to you and beg for pets or to cuddle. Instead, they will likely just sit in one place and be content with your presence. Turtles tend to do the same thing. Turtles and tortoises like to watch their humans when they&#8217;re feeling affectionate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pancake_tortoises_friendly\"><\/span>Are pancake tortoises friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The pancake tortoise spends much of its time sheltered among the rocks. <b>Pancake tortoises are very social and get along well in a group, as long as there is enough food for all<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_friendliest_breed_of_tortoise\"><\/span>What is the friendliest breed of tortoise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>sulcata tortoise is an amazing choice for first-time tortoise owners, despite their size and food costs. Sulcata tortoises show amazing adaptation skills to almost any environment. They&#8217;re friendly and sweet, and boy do they love to be pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pancake_tortoises_rare\"><\/span>Are pancake tortoises rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The pancake tortoise is classified as <b>critically endangered on the IUCN Red List and listed on Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_pancake_tortoises_eat\"><\/span>What do pancake tortoises eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>grasses<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_I_feed_my_pancake_tortoise\"><\/span>How much should I feed my pancake tortoise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pancake tortoises should be fed <b>every day with a mix of spring greens, as well as grasses, such as hay, dandelion, turnip, mustard, and collard. Hibiscus leaves and other leafy greens and grasses can be provided, too. 2.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_pancake_tortoise_a_good_pet\"><\/span>Is a pancake tortoise a good pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keeping Your Pancake Tortoise Healthy These tortoises are known to live to at least 20 years, and there are even those that live easily beyond 35 years! <b>Tortoises are absolutely a long-term commitment pet!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_my_tortoise_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Does my tortoise like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since tortoises are reptiles, <b>they are not capable of feeling love as we humans understand it. However, tortoises do show signs of affection and appreciation for their owners. They follow their pet parents around, tolerate handling, eat directly from human hands, and come to us when they see us.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tortoises_like_to_cuddle\"><\/span>Do tortoises like to cuddle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A tortoise or turtle won&#8217;t go running up to you and beg for pets or to cuddle. Instead, they will likely just sit in one place and be content with your presence. Turtles tend to do the same thing. Turtles and tortoises like to watch their humans when they&#8217;re feeling affectionate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tortoises_show_affection\"><\/span>Do tortoises show affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since tortoises are reptiles, they are not capable of feeling love as we humans understand it. However, <b>tortoises do show signs of affection and appreciation for their owners. They follow their pet parents around, tolerate handling, eat directly from human hands, and come to us when they see us.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tortoises_like_being_picked_up\"><\/span>Do tortoises like being picked up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sufficiently strong to even break the grip of an unwary adult, a tortoise can suffer great trauma or broken limbs and shell from being dropped. A tortoise should only ever be handled with two hands, <b>they hate being picked up, it is not natural to them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_tortoises_feel_their_shell_being_touched\"><\/span>Can tortoises feel their shell being touched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Touch. Tortoises are extremely sensitive creatures. Despite popular belief, <b>they can feel the slightest touch to their skin and shells. It was once thought that a tortoise&#8217;s carapace was void of any nerve endings, and as such horrific acts were often carried out and even recommended by media and literature of that time <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tortoises_like_hugs\"><\/span>Do tortoises like hugs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, it can! Tortoises and turtles show affection in different ways than a human or dog would. Yet, both turtles and tortoises are definitely able to show affection or at least a preference when it comes to their human friends.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tortoises_like_being_held\"><\/span>Do tortoises like being held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tortoises do not generally enjoy being handled. Care should be taken to avoid dropping your tortoise whilst handling. They have very strong legs, so support your tortoise firmly at all times whilst handling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tortoises_get_attached_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Do tortoises get attached to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since tortoises are reptiles, they are not capable of feeling love as we humans understand it. However, <b>tortoises do show signs of affection and appreciation for their owners. They follow their pet parents around, tolerate handling, eat directly from human hands, and come to us when they see us.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_cuddle_a_tortoise\"><\/span>Can you cuddle a tortoise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A tortoise or turtle won&#8217;t go running up to you and beg for pets or to cuddle. Instead, they will likely just sit in one place and be content with your presence. Turtles tend to do the same thing. Turtles and tortoises like to watch their humans when they&#8217;re feeling affectionate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_hold_a_tortoise\"><\/span>Is it OK to hold a tortoise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is best not to handle them unless absolutely necessary. Some turtle handlers are concerned about harming the tail and recommend that this turtle be handled with thick gloves holding them by their shell, directly in front or as close to their back legs as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_any_tortoises_like_being_handled\"><\/span>Do any tortoises like being handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keeping Your Pancake Tortoise Healthy These tortoises are known to live to at least 20 years, and there are even those that live easily beyond 35 years! <b>Tortoises are absolutely a long-term commitment pet!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_tortoise_to_have_as_a_pet\"><\/span>What is the easiest tortoise to have as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most commonly available and the easiest to care for is the <b>Spur Thighed (Greek) Tortoise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_tortoises_be_affectionate\"><\/span>Can tortoises be affectionate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the proper care, however, <b>most tortoises appear to enjoy being touched by their caretakers. In some cases, they extend their necks out while being touched or massaged  a sign that the animal wants to be rubbed some more.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do pancake tortoises like being handled?Are pancake tortoises good pets?How do you take care of a tortoise pancake?Do pancake tortoises like to be held?Do tortoises like being touched?Do tortoises like to be handled?Are pancake tortoises friendly?What is the friendliest breed of tortoise?Are pancake tortoises rare?What do pancake tortoises eat?How much should I&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-70407","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70407"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70407"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70407\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70407"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}