Pyrimiding

[Samantha hoffman]

Is he pyrimding ? Im doing everything right i swear .-. Most tough pet you shall own but i loves him

 

[Yvonne G]

I think we've been putting way too much emphasis on pyramiding. Baby tortoises should be kept warm and humid during their first year of life. If you do that, feed them a good diet and keep them in an enclosure where they can get exercise, along with the UVB from a good light, then you're doing all you can do. Don't worry about pyramiding.

 

[Gillian M]

I think your tort looks healthy: no signs of pyramiding. Give him daily soaks in warm water.

 

[Travis]

I agree with Yvonne. Too much emphasis is put on pyramiding. Although it usually depicts some sort of deficiency, there isnt always an issue. As long it has correct humidity, hydration and diet... I wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

[Tom]

Is he pyrimding ?

Yes he is.

How long have you had him?

Are you using a closed chamber for housing, or do you have an open top with the lights outside or on top of the enclosure?

 

[Samantha hoffman]

Ive had him for not even five months yes its closed humid is 80 and he has a couple humid hides onea jusst a log not really a humid hide but he likes going in and out of it he sleeps whereever not usually in a hide so where he usually is i put some moss so he can hide himself

 

[Tom]

Ive had him for not even five months yes its closed humid is 80 and he has a couple humid hides onea jusst a log not really a humid hide but he likes going in and out of it he sleeps whereever not usually in a hide so where he usually is i put some moss so he can hide himself

Can we see a pic of your enclosure? Sometimes we get better ideas from actually seeing what's going on.