Concerning shell developement?

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Hi, what can cause this type of shell developement?

The tortoise has 500m2 area full with weeds, gets twice a week mazuri, and has always calcium source in form cuttlebone.
 

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The peaks are a little bit unusual, but overall his growth looks pretty damn good! I wouldn’t be worried personally❤️
 

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Wow, thank you all, to be exact, for me the difference between the top and the bottom of this scute is odd.
Top is smooth, bottom is curving invards, and wrinkly.
 

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Wow, thank you all, to be exact, for me the difference between the top and the bottom of this scute is odd.
Top is smooth, bottom is curving invards, and wrinkly.
I can see what you mean, but that looks completely normal to me, the part where the keratin is smoother is going down his side correct? Most tortoises shells grow with a similar appearance🐢💚
 

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