Penny7
New Member
Hi!
Just got our first tortoise, its a Sulcata, about three inches across.
His/her name is Bortis but also Bean and also Tortilla. He really likes Kale but will not even touch the alfalfa hay we put down. He's very active and loves to soak.
I have no details of who the breeder is, but Bortis looks like he has some problems already. The bottom of his shell is very lumpy, and he's got some gentle pyramiding. I've found the best diet for him from researching, but I just want to know: is his lumpy shell hurting him? Also, will it straighten out with a proper diet when he grows? As for pyramiding, will that smooth out too?
Thank you for all your help!
-Penny
PS any other name suggestions are also greatly appreciated
Just got our first tortoise, its a Sulcata, about three inches across.
His/her name is Bortis but also Bean and also Tortilla. He really likes Kale but will not even touch the alfalfa hay we put down. He's very active and loves to soak.
I have no details of who the breeder is, but Bortis looks like he has some problems already. The bottom of his shell is very lumpy, and he's got some gentle pyramiding. I've found the best diet for him from researching, but I just want to know: is his lumpy shell hurting him? Also, will it straighten out with a proper diet when he grows? As for pyramiding, will that smooth out too?
Thank you for all your help!
-Penny
PS any other name suggestions are also greatly appreciated