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Hi folks--
Still learning about George and Lucille, here...
A friend of mine recently asked if Lucille had experienced pyramiding. I'm thinking that she has, but someone else said "all adult redfoot tortoises look like that".
So, here are my questions:
1. In this photo of Lucille, are we seeing pyramiding? http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0VrWjhzIVwvn8T4iTxarRQ?feat=directlink
2. Am I right in assuming that pyramiding is not natural (or good) and that the person who said all adults are like that is just used to seeing adults that have been under poor care?
3. Am I also right in assuming that if I follow the RedFoots.com feeding schedule for adults, keep her at appropriate temps (85F hot side -- 70F cool) side and keep her enclosure's humidity above 70%, the likelihood of continued pyramiding will be reduced?
Lastly, thanks for everyone on the forum for all the great advice. I've been poring over the site, trying to learn as much as possible from previous posts and have also had many of my questions directly answered. You guys are a tremendous resource for us newbies!!!
Still learning about George and Lucille, here...
A friend of mine recently asked if Lucille had experienced pyramiding. I'm thinking that she has, but someone else said "all adult redfoot tortoises look like that".
So, here are my questions:
1. In this photo of Lucille, are we seeing pyramiding? http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0VrWjhzIVwvn8T4iTxarRQ?feat=directlink
2. Am I right in assuming that pyramiding is not natural (or good) and that the person who said all adults are like that is just used to seeing adults that have been under poor care?
3. Am I also right in assuming that if I follow the RedFoots.com feeding schedule for adults, keep her at appropriate temps (85F hot side -- 70F cool) side and keep her enclosure's humidity above 70%, the likelihood of continued pyramiding will be reduced?
Lastly, thanks for everyone on the forum for all the great advice. I've been poring over the site, trying to learn as much as possible from previous posts and have also had many of my questions directly answered. You guys are a tremendous resource for us newbies!!!