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Posted by A. C. Highfield on June 30, 2000 at 12:11:25:

In Reply to: Re: Why is posted by Tom on June 29, 2000 at 17:50:47:

: First pyramiding doesn't mean it sick or not healthy>

With respect, yes - it does. Most categorically.

: It's simply the growth which has occurred exceeds the
: rate of growth normally seen. >>

No, it is not. It is evidence of an underlying severe metabolic disorder of the bone tissue.

It's normally just
: a displeasing visiual effect.>>

No, it is not. Such animals have severely compromised life-expectancy, and, in the case of females, may well be incapable of producing and laying eggs normally.

: "Think of it as a six foot seven fifth grader wieghting
: 200 lbs."
: If you need to say it try:
: "Pyramiding is a product of an artifical enviroment."

That's an entirely inadequate analogy.

A. C. Highfield
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: : First pyramiding doesn't mean it sick or not healthy> : With respect, yes - it does. Most categorically. : : It's simply the growth which has occurred exceeds the : : rate of growth normally seen. >> : No, it is not. It is evidence of an underlying severe metabolic disorder of the bone tissue. : It's normally just : : a displeasing visiual effect.>> : No, it is not. Such animals have severely compromised life-expectancy, and, in the case of females, may well be incapable of producing and laying eggs normally. : : "Think of it as a six foot seven fifth grader wieghting : : 200 lbs." : : If you need to say it try: : : "Pyramiding is a product of an artifical enviroment." : That's an entirely inadequate analogy. : A. C. Highfield : Tortoise Trust

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