Tortoise shell. Pyramiding?

oliviaTORTOISE

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Hey guys this is Olivia she is a Russian tortoise super friendly! Her shell is growing and I don't know if it is frowning deformed or if it is the start of pyramiding!!! :( ahhhh I use this calcium powder in her food .. (Picture below) and I just want to make sure that everything is growing smoothly! Thanks for you friendly helpful advice!!! :) ImageUploadedByTortForum1384392541.585990.jpgImageUploadedByTortForum1384392569.469158.jpgImageUploadedByTortForum1384392584.486885.jpg
 
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These are regular growth rings. They form over periods of rapid growth. It doesn't look like a sign of pyramiding. Actually, it looks like very nice shell growth. :)


These are regular growth rings. They form over periods of rapid growth. It doesn't look like a sign of pyramiding. Actually, it looks like very nice shell growth. :)
 

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