Re: Sulcata Tortoise Health and Breeding

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Posted by Alex O. on August 03, 2000 at 01:37:24:

In Reply to: Sulcata Tortoise Health and Breeding posted by Alex Orleans on August 02, 2000 at 20:32:08:

Thanks for the response Kathy. One question I do have is why is pyramiding bad? I read practically every comment people made with regards to it in the forums and saw nothing that explained why pyramiding is bad for the animal. Is there clear scientific proof that a tortoise with a pyramided shell will live a shorter life or is significantly less healthy than a tortoise with a "normal shell". Thanks.

Alex

: Hi there! Have 2 questions. 1) How large or old does a female Sulcata have to be before she can breed? 2) If a Sulcata has developed pyramiding of it's shell, is this process reversible or at least can it be arrested with a dietary change. From my understanding, this condition comes from too much protein in the diet. Are there long term negative consequences for the animal with this condition? Thanks!

: Alex

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