Lift shell?

[Maddieoop420]

It looks like there’s a lift of his shell here. How do I fix it?

 

[TammyJ]

Please take some pics of the whole tortoise from top and sides and bottom if possible, thanks.

 

[Tom]

It looks like there’s a lift of his shell here. How do I fix it?

That is normal. You don't fix it.

Make sure there isn't a heat lamp or CHE over a tortoise this large. If there is, it is time to switch to other methods of heating now.

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[Maddieoop420]

That is normal. You don't fix it.

Make sure there isn't a heat lamp or CHE over a tortoise this large. If there is, it is time to switch to other methods of heating now.

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What other heating methods are there?

 

[Tom]

What other heating methods are there?

Here are two:

Single Tortoise Night Box

I like my larger tortoises to live outside full time. My climate permits this year round with a little help. For people who live where it snows all winter, this type of box is still good for warmer weather, getting them out earlier in Spring, and keeping them out a bit later into fall. You'll...

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Double Door Night Box

As the years have gone by and I build more of these boxes, I learn more and more each time. This one is the latest and I incorporated everything I've learned over the years. I also tried to take lots of pics so I can explain in more detail some of what is going on. It will take multiple posts to...

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