Does my tortoises shell look ok?

Augustus1508

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Im aware he has some pyramiding, some of this was already their prior to me getting him and will admit my husbandry wasnt great when I got him initially.

I just want to make sure there's nothing worrying such as signs of MBD or anything that can cause him to become ill.

His temps are currently 32-35 warm side, cool side is around 25. His humidity ranges 84+ - have been told from a tortoise specialist that due to his species humidity wont affect his shell/health. His substrate is topsoil mixed with orchid bark chips.

Every other day baths for 15-30 minutes. Urinates and poops every single day, eating fine a varied leafy greens diet with arcadia calcium supplement
 

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Forgot to add photos to original post 😅 white stuff on his shell is calcium powder as he some how manages to get his food on top of him1000009257.jpg
 

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Aside from the pyramiding, all looks goods in the photo😊I wouldn’t personally recommend topsoil for substrate, I’d stick with coco coir and the orchid bark🐢💚
 

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Hum, has it been to the Spa lately? Nice color to the shell.
Gorgeous colouring isn't it? I give him a lovely scrub on the shell when he's soaking and in the morning, so pleased with how well it's come on!
 

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