Turtleneck123
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His substrate is coco coir and I keep it moist and he has a water bowl. His shell was always like that since I got him... Is that a problem? Also will the white growth lines become like the rest of his shell? I will post more picturesLots of white growth lines and yes, there are the first signs of pyramidding there. It all looks a bit dry. It will become less obvious with growth if you sort the enclosure out (pictures will help us to help you)
Are you keeping the enclosure humid? Do you measure the humidity with a digital hygrometer?
Thank you! Will the white line eventually become like the rest of his shell? Does he need more calcium? It has been like that for quite a whileI think it looks good, I don't see any issues. He looks almost full grown, And personally don't see any reason to worry.
He goes outside every other day for an hour, gets liquid calcium twice a week on his food, also has variety of greens that are good for tortoises and he's active and eating but the growth lines just didn't seem to go away so I got worried... But thank you for your helpHow much calcium are you giving now vs actual time outside? My experience isn't with Russians but I've had box turtles with growth lines like that and yes the went away as the turtle aged. Don't worry so much about the cosmetics, If he is healthy and eating that's all you should worry about at this point.
Do you give your tort daily soaks in warm water? If not, then please do. This will stop the pyramiding where it is: it won't get worse.He goes outside every other day for an hour, gets liquid calcium twice a week on his food, also has variety of greens that are good for tortoises and he's active and eating but the growth lines just didn't seem to go away so I got worried... But thank you for your help
Well said and I agree 100%This looks like an adult, wild caught Russian that has been well in its recent captive life. Pyramiding isn't really a concern with mature tortoises. I would not worry about it. If aesthetics are important, focus on even growth lines.
He gets soaks every other day but I will soak him daily nowDo you give your tort daily soaks in warm water? If not, then please do. This will stop the pyramiding where it is: it won't get worse.
Thank you!This looks like an adult, wild caught Russian that has been well in its recent captive life. Pyramiding isn't really a concern with mature tortoises. I would not worry about it. If aesthetics are important, focus on even growth lines.
Please do. What is the climate like back there? If it's dry (like it is here), then a tort needs a daily soak so as to stay on the safe side. "Better be safe than sorry."He gets soaks every other day but I will soak him daily now
I live in Houston, Texas and it is very humid here... I will still give him daily soaks but what made you think it was pyramiding? Just wonderingPlease do. What is the climate like back there? If it's dry (like it is here), then a tort needs a daily soak so as to stay on the safe side. "Better be safe than sorry."