A beautiful tortoise!!!!!!Three years old now. Time is flying View attachment 155582
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A beautiful tortoise!!!!!!Three years old now. Time is flying View attachment 155582
Her shutes are raised more than I would guess if raised in a humid enclosure and well hydrated.Your tortoise is beautiful! I have had my first leopard tortoise since it was 8 weeks old and it's now six months old. I'm amazed at how large yours had become in two short years! I'm well aware of how large they will become and am equipted and excited for that. I'm just really surprised by your pictures. Thank you so much for posting them. Here is my little " Ginger" at six months. What do you think about her growth? I've noticed the shutes are looking a bit raised around the edges. Normal?
Her shutes are raised more than I would guess if raised in a humid enclosure and well hydrated.
I've never raised numerous Leopards at once , but several here have and noted that in identical environments , some start that pyramiding and some do not. Might have to do with how much they hang out under the heat.
Check your temps under the UVB or CHE ( whichever you use ). I never let mine above 95 f on the top of shell when they sit under it. You'd need a lazer heat gun to check this. Great tool for many things.
I have a 3 yo Leopard with some pyramiding - came that way. And though he is raised in an outdoor pen , I rub his shell with Extra Virgin Coconut oil once a week anyway. Helps hold in moisture in the caprice.
This is not accepted by everyone - but I'm convinced it helps. Time will tell.
Alison, I think your baby has a lovely colour and she appears to be a bit bumpy, but as mentioned it may have nothing to do with what you are doing . As long as you are following the care sheets and doing your best to adhere to good husbandry, that is better than most tortoises get in captivity.
I'm not an expert, not even a novice. I rely heavily on the experience and knowledge of the forum members that have years of experience and trust Benny to fill in the gaps.
He's a spoiled baby and he is pretty big from what I have seen, heard on here. We weren't as prepared as you, so you are one up on us in that you knew you were getting a really big pet. I thought I was getting an animal that would get to be about ten inches and maybe five pounds. Imagine my surprise!!!