pyramiding in new sulcata

[tristan devereaux]

so I'll be getting a sulcata this weekend from someone on Craigslist and I've noticed that it has pyramiding. can anyone tell me how bad it is and what exactly I can do to help the poor guy.

 

[tristan devereaux]

 

[tristan devereaux]

 

[russian/sulcata/tortoise]

pyramiding is caused by humidity being to low. its an easy to stop it, all you have to do is make sure the enclosure stays at 80% humidity and daily soaks.

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

He does have a little, but it'll be easy to help him grow smoothly to adulthood, he still just a small guy High humidity, and daily 30mion soaks, to start off right! Moist subrstae is big helper.
Here's your all-to-it caresheet- http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-raise-a-healthy-sulcata-or-leopard-version-2-0.79895/ -it'll tell you pretty much everything.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/sulcata-diet-sheet.64290/

 

[Tom]

Hello and welcome. He doesn't look all that bad. You can improve the new growth. Here is how:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-raise-a-healthy-sulcata-or-leopard-version-2-0.79895/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/closed-chambers.32333/

And a couple others that might help:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/for-those-who-have-a-young-sulcata.76744/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

 

[Alaskamike]

My Tiny is simulate to yours - also off Craig's list. I filled Toms recommendations. When o first soaked him he pooped out a large amount of urates ( white stuff) confirming to me his dry upbringing.

I am expecting improvements in his shell overtime. He's healthy and active. Yours is young too. He will thrive under proper care

 

[Jacqui]

In a year or two, you won't be able to even notice it. (It will still be there, but blended in with new even growth)