deformed scutes?

[amcgath04]

I recently adopted a sulcata tortoise and he has this with minimal pyramiding. Could it be caused by dehydration or deformed scutes?

 

[amcgath04]

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi, and welcome to the Forum!

It might be from the light or heat source being too close to the top of the shell. Nice looking tortoise. I doubt there's anything you can do about it now. It shouldn't cause the tortoise any problems.

 

[amcgath04]

Thanks Yvonne!

 

[wellington]

Congrats, it is a nice looking tort with a couple unique scoots