How long to cure pyramiding?

[haidao88]

how long would it take to cure my peaches pyramiding, supposedly if I'm doing everything right?




My tortoise Peach hates apples

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P.s when I bought her she was alreadying having a little bit of pyramiding problem according to some people


My tortoise Peach hates apples

 

[Millerlite]

Pyramiding never reverses, your guys small enough tho that it won't looking it pyramiding much at all and will probably be ok in the long run

 

[TommyZ]

As i understand it, the pyramiding that is already there can not be cured, and is irreversable. All ya can do is not allow it to progress any further via proper care (humidity, UVB, diet). However, from what ive read here in the forum and the tort library, it is only cosmetic and does not harm your tort. Im by no means a pro though, but i have been studying ALOT..

TZ

 

[theelectraco]

Boost your humidity. It may not be as high as you think. It won't go away, but as your tortoise grows it will be less noticeable. If you make the changes and keep the humidity high from now on, the pyramiding probably won't even be noticeable as an adult.

 

[haidao88]

Okay thanks guys ... Sad to know that her first year of birth was not at it's best for her health and growth since I got her from a breeder. I will continue to do my best...


My tortoise Peach hates apples

 

[wellington]

You do know that redfoots need a higher humidity even as adults, right?

 

[haidao88]

yes my humidity is at least 80 all the time


My tortoise Peach hates apples

 

[FLINTUS]

It's very minor and with smooth grwoth will be barely visible when adult but it will never be cured

 

[haidao88]

Thank you As long as she's healthy I'm fine


My tortoise Peach hates apples

 

[Mgridgaway]

Okay thanks guys ... Sad to know that her first year of birth was not at it's best for her health and growth since I got her from a breeder. I will continue to do my best...


My tortoise Peach hates apples

I wouldn't say that's necessarily true. Just because a tortoise is a little pyramided doesn't mean it wasn't well taken care of. Now, if it was dehydrated that's another issue.

 

[haidao88]

Sorry I didn't mean that assumption, I meant I got her from someone who was more interested in quantity than quality


My tortoise Peach hates apples

 

[Yvonne G]

Pyramiding isn't a sickness or disease that needs to be "cured." It is a condition of the shell that shows a lack of humidity and moisture during the tortoise's first year of life. It is usually not life threatening and is only cosmetic.