Does Eric look like he is starting to Pyramid?

[Charmo]

This is my tortoise Eric- I am unsure of his age but he weighs 36g and is 5.5cm in length.

 

[russian/sulcata/tortoise]

i would say yes he is starting to pyramid. it is caused by lack of humidity in a torts environment(enclosure). whats his cage humidity? how often do you soak him? the cage looks really dry pour a couple cups of water in the substrate till it moist.

 

[stojanovski92113]

That sure is one cute tortoise

 

[booshsmummy]

I don't know much about pyramiding but I just wanted to say that he is adorable, I love the third picture

 

[Tom]

In the second picture some pyramiding is evident, but its hard to see in the other pics. Everyone over in the UK seems to use that substrate. I wouldn't use it. Here are some care sheets to help you understand what is going on there:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread...or-other-herbivorous-tortoise-species.107734/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

 

[Charmo]

Thanks- he's a cheeky little one

 

[Charmo]

I have now changed the substrate to coco coir is this better?

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Coco coir is awesome! It holds humidity nicely.
For baby russians, try to keep it at the 70-80% range
He's adorable, you have a cute tort

 

[Charmo]

Good, I will try- I spray it every morning and evening when he is still asleep
Thanks- cute but very cheeky