We know that starting a tortoise's life in an 80%+ humid environment, re @Tom 's findings, virtually guarantees smooth growth.
That would be a constant environment where a tortoise remains relatively damp (for want of a better word) on the outside.
But what about a tortoise kept in a dry environment, but soaked daily for an hour? A more intense shot of 'internal' hydration so to speak without the humidity.
Could making sure a tortoise is well hydrated and has had his/her fill of water daily be enough to produce smooth growth?
Is it internal hydration or their external environment that is the main variable in avoiding a pyramiding tortoise.
That would be a constant environment where a tortoise remains relatively damp (for want of a better word) on the outside.
But what about a tortoise kept in a dry environment, but soaked daily for an hour? A more intense shot of 'internal' hydration so to speak without the humidity.
Could making sure a tortoise is well hydrated and has had his/her fill of water daily be enough to produce smooth growth?
Is it internal hydration or their external environment that is the main variable in avoiding a pyramiding tortoise.