The raise on the carapace

Quickieleo

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hi, do you know what the raised line on the carapace means? You can clearly see it in the middle, on first second and third scutes. Looks like a spine

Is that pyramiding?

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Tom

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Not pyramiding. Just a minor shell abnormality. It will probably fade away with growth.
 

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That spine ridge is not pyramiding. I think it is common in very young hatchlings and will become less defined as it grows. I believe it is a side effect of being in the egg.
It does look like your tort started to pyramid but the newest growth looks better(not an expert on this). I may be mistaken, but i believe leopard torts pyramid very easily.
 

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Thank you! I'm keeping the humidity religiously, doing daily soaks n there's a water dish. Hope I'll keep him as smooth as possible
 
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