leopard pyramiding

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Tortoise Forum ] [ FAQ ]

Posted by Sammy on April 17, 2000 at 02:50:32:

To whom it may Concern,
Hello from Canada.
I am sending this message because I am in dire need of tortoise advice. I
acquired a pair of leopard tortoises about 2 years ago and at that time they
both showed signs of "pyramiding" or raised scutes on the carapace. After
doing some research on the web and in text, I soon realized that this was
not normal. I learned that this malformation could have been due to being
fed proteinaceous matter when they were hatchlings.
I was under the impression that this problem could be corrected with better
feeding habits on my part as well as proper vitamin supplementation and UV
exposure. At this time, two years later, the problem is still present.
I see pictures of these noble beasts on the web and their domes are smooth
and magnificent. Not that mine are not but I'm pretty sure there's something
wrong.
Do you have any advice that could help me with this dilemma, whether it be
different feeding regime, more/different supplements, or even another
contact who could assist me in my query.
Sincerely,

Bob Sheldon - Calgary,Alberta
(reply to tortuga@freewwweb.com)

p.s.. I realize this is not a lot of info on my behalf, so if any more is
needed to make a prognosis please e-mail your questions. Thanks.

Follow Ups:

Re: leopard pyramiding EJ 04/19/00 (0)
Re: leopard pyramiding Tim 04/17/00 (0)
Re: leopard pyramiding Coralee 04/17/00 (1)
- Re: leopard pyramiding Coralee 04/17/00 (0)
Re: leopard pyramiding Giovanni 04/17/00 (0)

Post a Followup

Name:
E-Mail:

Subject:

Comments:
: To whom it may Concern, : Hello from Canada. : I am sending this message because I am in dire need of tortoise advice. I : acquired a pair of leopard tortoises about 2 years ago and at that time they : both showed signs of "pyramiding" or raised scutes on the carapace. After : doing some research on the web and in text, I soon realized that this was : not normal. I learned that this malformation could have been due to being : fed proteinaceous matter when they were hatchlings. : I was under the impression that this problem could be corrected with better : feeding habits on my part as well as proper vitamin supplementation and UV : exposure. At this time, two years later, the problem is still present. : I see pictures of these noble beasts on the web and their domes are smooth : and magnificent. Not that mine are not but I'm pretty sure there's something : wrong. : Do you have any advice that could help me with this dilemma, whether it be : different feeding regime, more/different supplements, or even another : contact who could assist me in my query. : Sincerely, : : Bob Sheldon - Calgary,Alberta : (reply to tortuga@freewwweb.com) : p.s.. I realize this is not a lot of info on my behalf, so if any more is : needed to make a prognosis please e-mail your questions. Thanks.

Optional Link URL:
Link Title:
Optional Image URL:

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Tortoise Forum ] [ FAQ ]