Pyramiding?

ariealexis87

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I'm new to raising tortoises and Im concerned that his/her shell is pyramiding!? Does shell look healthy?20190613_155757.jpeg20190613_161132.jpeg
 

Yvonne G

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He looks fine. Just to be clear: "pyramiding" is not unhealthy. It's just the way a tortoise's shell grows when he's kept in too dry conditions.
 

Tom

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Yes. You've got some pyramiding going on there. Want to talk about how it happens and how to stop it?
 

tortlover73

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Yes. You've got some pyramiding going on there. Want to talk about how it happens and how to stop it?
I followed your post regarding enclosed systems when Koopa was teeny. She’s 9”
Now and still smooth. Thank you so much @Tom
 

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