tffnytorts said:Yes, your little guy has some pretty bad pyramiding. Nothing some heat and humidity won't fix.
mike taylor said:Yes yes humidity for sulcatas! Close in the top to hold the heat and humidity in . Get to 80% humidity and no lower than 80 º . You will see a change in your little guy .
Tom said:Dave,
Fighting an established pattern of pyramiding is a lot harder than preventing pyramiding in the first place. You will need a large closed chamber with 80+ humidity, a humid hide, daily soaks and frequent shell spraying several times a day. Even then it will likely take months to see results.
He also needs a lot more variety in his diet.
Here is a care sheet:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-79895.html
Diet sheet:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-76744.html
Common mistakes to avoid:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-45180.html
Tom said:Dave you are not alone my friend. I tried and failed for almost 20 years to produce a smooth tortoise. For almost two decades I read every book, talked to every "expert", breeder and vet, and followed all of their advice with ZERO success. It was a long road to get where I am, and I have learned much from countless sources and other people. The info given to you is the same incorrect info that has been given out for more than 20 years now. Its going to take a while to undo that damage. If we are casting stones at people who have raised pyramided tortoises by following seemingly credible expert advice, then let the first few stones be cast at me. Live and learn man. Now please go educate Mr. Low-humidity-calcium-sand about the African Rainy Season when sulcatas hatch. Who knows how many others he is still giving that same deadly advice to.