Shari_n_Harry
New Member
I am new to raising RES. I did my research after I found my little hatchling injured on a sidewalk at campus. I fed Harry hatchling food for the first or 4 months, and supplemented his diet with spinach, lettuce, and melon. I also provide him with a "turtle tab" for calcium supplement. He's has a basking light and a UVA/UVB light with a floating dock that sits approximately 12 inches below the light (as recommended by the manufacturer). Unfortunately, I must have done something wrong, as he has some pyramiding and scalloping at the edges of his shell. He is now currently 4 inches, and I am feeding him a varied diet of meal worms, shrimp, turtle pellets, and fresh fruit an veggies. I know that pyramiding doesn't go away, but is it dangerous? Is it painful for them? Does it reduce their lifespan or is it just a cosmetic issue? I greatly appreciate anybody's input on this subject. Cheers!