My Tortoises

[Zek]

Here are the pics of my two tortoises, Wilson (who is actually female.. Just thought she was a male for about 5 years so I have officially changed her sex ) And Tully, who is currently living with my father in Guyana and about to be imported to Canada.

Wilson (redfoot) was my first tortoise, I think I put too much protein in his diet or fed him too much as a youngster so maybe that's why he has pyramiding?

Tully (yellowfoot) was rescued from hungry miners in the Guyanese jungle. Her home was destroyed by the mine so I brought her back to the city to prevent her from becoming "turtle curry". It would have been better to release her in a different area but Guyana is pretty dangerous so we can't really go off into the bush without an armed escort. Because of this I've decided she will have a better life here in Canada with me.
Anyway, here are the promised pics!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Lots of lovely pics.
Nice torts.
We now know, that contrary to old information, pyramiding is caused by a lack of humidity, rather than a high protein diet or calcium deficiency.
You can't reverse it, but can ensure smooth growth in the future by keeping them humid, providing access to water and soaking a couple of times a week.
(more often for babies). You'll find lots about this on TFO.

 

[Zek]

Ah OK thanks for the info that's good to know. He has a humid area now and I soak him in the tub weekly, I was pretty young and uninformed when I got him.

 

[Jodie]

Beautiful tortoises. Glad to have you here.

 

[Zek]

Thanks, glad to be here.

 

[kathyth]

I love your tortoises!! They're beautiful and lucky to be owned by you.

 

[Zek]

Thanks that's very nice of you to say.