Does his shell shape look ok?

[Sanderson121]

Hi everyone! I was noticing recently that Pickle has an indent at the top of one of his back scutes, it’s always been there but looks more pronounced to me. He is housed/fed/cared for according to Tom’s care sheet. I know they have a sloped back when they are older but if it looks like something might be wrong I want to catch it quickly. He was 39g a little under 4 months ago and now is 185g. Thanks for your input!

 

[Yvonne G]

What a cute little tortoise! You see that sloping over the hips a lot on captive sulcatas. I haven't paid attention to the posts explaining it, but I don't think it's anything to worry about.

Wit a bit for someone else to come on and explain it.

 

[Tom]

Looks totally normal to me... I mean the slope part you are asking about looks normal.

The rest of the carapace does not look "normal". It looks FANTASTIC!!!

It was a few years ago that people had no idea what a smooth sulcata even looked like. People didn't even know they weren't supposed to be pyramided. Little tortoise ornaments were made with pyramids.

You've done a great job Sanderson.

 

[Sanderson121]

Looks totally normal to me... I mean the slope part you are asking about looks normal.

The rest of the carapace does not look "normal". It looks FANTASTIC!!!

It was a few years ago that people had no idea what a smooth sulcata even looked like. People didn't even know they weren't supposed to be pyramided. Little tortoise ornaments were made with pyramids.

You've done a great job Sanderson.

Thank you! I’m so glad all is well, he has been such a joy for us ?

 

[TamaraandMerl]

What cuteness! I love their little feet so much!

 

[Sanderson121]

What cuteness! I love their little feet so much!

me too! I have way too many feet pictures of this guy.

 

[TamaraandMerl]

me too! I have way too many feet pictures of this guy.

Honestly same, and my fave is when they are happy eating and they stretch their lil legs out

 

[nicoleann2214]

Hi everyone! I was noticing recently that Pickle has an indent at the top of one of his back scutes, it’s always been there but looks more pronounced to me. He is housed/fed/cared for according to Tom’s care sheet. I know they have a sloped back when they are older but if it looks like something might be wrong I want to catch it quickly. He was 39g a little under 4 months ago and now is 185g. Thanks for your input!
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My girl has the same thing going on. It’s normal for her.

 

[Sterant]

To parrot what Tom said - you're doing a fantastic job. It looks so good it looks unusual ;-)

 

[Tom]

My girl has the same thing going on. It’s normal for her.

Another tortoise with a smooth growing shell! You guys are going to make me cry tears of joy!

 

[nicoleann2214]

Another tortoise with a smooth growing shell! You guys are going to make me cry tears of joy!

You’ve helped me a lot Tom! Thanks to you and @Chubbs the tegu !!!!

 

[Sanderson121]

My girl has the same thing going on. It’s normal for her.

What a cutie! Thank you for sharing ?

 

[nicoleann2214]

What a cutie! Thank you for sharing ?

Same to you!!!☺️