Pyramiding

[newbabytortoisemom]

Is this little one beginning to pyramid?

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

He is yes, not significantly but it’ll definitely get worse over time if it’s not got on top of. Right off the bat I’d say substrate looks too dry, also if it’s some kind of reptisoil or top soil mix, I’d switch it out.

Hopefully these links might help you out!

This is a guide for one of our most experienced members

The Best Way To Raise A Sulcata, Leopard, Or Star Tortoise

I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. Babies hatch during the...

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I made this thread based on the forums care information and added visual aids, it covers correct equipment(uvb, heating bulbs, lighting etc, check bulb types because the wrong ones can contribute to pyramiding), correct levels, importance of a closed chamber for younger tortoises(only way to maintain the humidity you need), appropriately maintaining the humidity, safe substrates, there’s lots of visual examples for everything, and a really handy diet link to check out! If going with a greenhouse, the lower the ceiling height, whilst still allowing for recommended bulb height, the better! But I’ll add some more ideas below for closed chambers

Leopard/sulcata starter

Hello there! In this thread I’m going to include some information below on how I’d personally tackle an indoor starter set up for a leopard/sulcata until they’re bigger. Hopefully it helps give people some ideas!” I know it looks like a lot to go over, I like to make sure all bases are covered...

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This includes different closed chamber options, some work better than others

Visual inspiration

Hi guys! I’ve had some lovely messages complimenting me on my care sheets I made for all the visuals they include! That makes me so happy because as a visual learner myself, that was my goal🥰 I’ve recently had some requests for some more visual inspiration for set ups that can house babies/...

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Lastly, this one here is good to go over and keep on hand, it’ll help you avoid the wrong bulbs, substrates, housing etc, I always encourage double checking purchases on the forum too before buying

Common keeping errors

Hello everyone! I’d been a long time lurker on this site long before joining just under a year ago now, over that time I’ve seen these husbandry issues come up time and time again, sometimes with dire consequences☹️ I thought this thread might serve as a good visual guide for these common...

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I hope they help! Ultimately humidity goes furthest in pyramiding prevention, make sure it’s staying 80+. Feel feel to ask any further questions, welcome to the forum

 

[Markw84]

Your tortoise had a horrible start its first month or so, since then it is much, much improved. The newer growth is coming in with little pyramiding - so it looks like you are doing thing much better now.

Please be sure to read and follow the advice in the care sheet (the first link in the post above). The pictures your posted seem to be from different times over the past few months, but from what I see, the enclosure needs to be upgraded.