Larger tortoises unpack it faster, and that's why I switch to fine grade orchid bark after the get over 3-4 inches.
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Larger tortoises unpack it faster, and that's why I switch to fine grade orchid bark after the get over 3-4 inches.
YES!! Read below. This will show you the best ways to keep your tort happy and healthyCurious asking, does adult Sulcata requires high humidity to prevent pyramid shell too?
Get him off that substrate right away. Rabbit pellets are NOT a good thing, that baby is too dry and IS showing signs of pyramiding. Also being on rabbit pellets can cause his legs to 'splay', please read this, it is important to that babyI'm not a pro when it comes to raising tortoises but I think that early on you can do some things to prevent pyramiding such as is the enclosure to dry? Or are you over feeding it? Pyramiding is just abnormal growth on the shell and tortoises in captivity will tend to have a bit of pyramiding which shouldn't be a problem.
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That's what comes with the slight pyramiding he has. Most captive Sulcata look just like that
Great work!