Pyramiding?

[jYeung]

Does my couple month old greek look like hes starting to pyramid or are those just really thick growth rings? I could be paranoid :/

 

[Yvonne G]

To be perfectly honest with you, I don't know what causes those thick growth rings on a very young baby. Usually pyramiding is when the scute raises, which means the growth is more shallow. Do you keep the baby in a moist/humid environment?

 

[Jlant85]

I think over feeding causes them to grow rapidly causing whats on the picture right now. Just my thoughts... I would love to hear every bodies opinion on this.

 

[jYeung]

To be perfectly honest with you, I don't know what causes those thick growth rings on a very young baby. Usually pyramiding is when the scute raises, which means the growth is more shallow. Do you keep the baby in a moist/humid environment?

Thanks for the reply Yvonne. Yes, i try to keep it between 30%-60% humidity and 50% over night. I soak him everyday aswell!

 

[jYeung]

I think over feeding causes them to grow rapidly causing whats on the picture right now. Just my thoughts... I would love to hear every bodies opinion on this.

I did read up on this from somewhere too and wasnt quite sure. There are just so many possible factors and causes for pyramiding!

 

[Jlant85]

Hatchlings and juveniles typically don't become obese but turn the excess food into increased growth. This rapid growth may be unhealthy growth that leads to shell deformities.

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

It seems you're over-feeding him. Pyramiding shouldn't happen at all, but as long and you keep him healthy/moist and hydrated he should be okay there.