Re: Why is

Posted by A. C. Highfield on June 30, 2000 at 12:06:34:

In Reply to: Re: Why is posted by EJ on June 30, 2000 at 10:52:46:

: If pyramiding is associated with rapid growth or excessive protein, how do you explain pyramiding in tortoises fed low nutrition diets (iceberg lettuce and such) and are stunted in growth?

Very easily.

Both are caused by the same thing. Insufficient calcium and other bone-building trace-elements (and/or D3) to meet the requirements of the animal during growth phases. Simple biology. Such deficiencies may be relative or absolute.

Andy C. Highfield
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: : If pyramiding is associated with rapid growth or excessive protein, how do you explain pyramiding in tortoises fed low nutrition diets (iceberg lettuce and such) and are stunted in growth? : Very easily. : Both are caused by the same thing. Insufficient calcium and other bone-building trace-elements (and/or D3) to meet the requirements of the animal during growth phases. Simple biology. Such deficiencies may be relative or absolute. : Andy C. Highfield : http://www.tortoisetrust.org

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