Scollins17
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Hi everyone I'm pretty new to the forum and have a yearling marginated tortoise that I got as a hatchling last August. He seems very active and healthy, but I'm curious what you all think about how his shell is coming along and if you guys see any signs of pyramidding? I would like to hear everyone's opinions on how healthy his shell looks.
In his box there is a large water dish and a tupperware with damp moss as a humidity box.
The first 6 months I wasnt concerned with the enclosure humidity because he goes in/out of the humid box as he wishes. But I read online that his substrate should still be a little damp so for the past 5 mo. I sprits his substrate w/water every few days so ambient humidity stays about 35-50%.
I also dont soak him because I often see him soak himself in the water dish. I figured it's better for him to use his instincts and let him regulate how much soaking he needs rather than force-soaking him in a tub 3-5 times a week. I do change out the water every few days w/fresh water.
So how do you guys think he looks? Any comments/opinions/advice/constructive criticism would be much appreciated.
In his box there is a large water dish and a tupperware with damp moss as a humidity box.
The first 6 months I wasnt concerned with the enclosure humidity because he goes in/out of the humid box as he wishes. But I read online that his substrate should still be a little damp so for the past 5 mo. I sprits his substrate w/water every few days so ambient humidity stays about 35-50%.
I also dont soak him because I often see him soak himself in the water dish. I figured it's better for him to use his instincts and let him regulate how much soaking he needs rather than force-soaking him in a tub 3-5 times a week. I do change out the water every few days w/fresh water.
So how do you guys think he looks? Any comments/opinions/advice/constructive criticism would be much appreciated.
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