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Most of what I know about keeping tortoises has been through what I've observed. Internet information simply wasn't available a while ago. I've kept red footed tortoises for years here in hot and raining Florida. I've raised babies I've hatched from eggs and I've even nursed back sick ones (with help from my vet.) I have never experienced shell deformity and I think that's because of the true sun light and varied diet that my tortoises eat. However, my smallest, JULIO, has some pyramiding on his shell. He had some when I rescued him from a ten gallon glass aquarium with pine shavings. I can't tell if it is getting worse. It is certainly NO better...and I've had him for about two years now. What would cause a Red foot to get this while living in a "close to wild" type environment? Any thoughts?