Re: Pyramiding survey/ ok this link to pic should work

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Posted by Theresa on August 18, 2001 at 10:27:16:

In Reply to: Pyramiding survey posted by Lisa and Virgil on August 17, 2001 at 23:08:26:

Hi Lisa,
I have this tort that came to me at one lb and he was real bumpy but after so much time grazing and spening his life outside, he is much better.
link is below of current and baby pic.
PS, not offended and a good thread :)
tcc :)

: I'm curious about all this pyramiding talk and do NOT want to offend anyone. My questions are:

: 1. At what age did you first notice it?
: 2. Has it gotten worse? And how fast?
: 3. Did you adopt one already pyramided and is it recovering?
: 4. Are 'pyramids' only pointy or does any elevation, no matter how level, count?
: 5. Do you know what specifically caused yours to pyramid? As in you didn't know better, but do now?
: 6. Is King Karl's shell considered 'perfect'? Is that our goal? I love him, he is beautiful.

: My info on Virgil . . . he will be one year old next month and I haven't seen any signs of pyramiding. Now, the blocks on his shell are mildly and levelally (is that even a word?) slightly raised and is only noticeable when felt. There is nothing pointy. He eats a large variety that includes hibiscus, clover, grasses, cactus, and various leaves. He always has water available. I occasionally sprinkle calcium on his food. He appears healthy as a horse. Thanks to all who reply.

Wayne than and now

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: Hi Lisa, : I have this tort that came to me at one lb and he was real bumpy but after so much time grazing and spening his life outside, he is much better. : link is below of current and baby pic. : PS, not offended and a good thread :) : tcc :) : : I'm curious about all this pyramiding talk and do NOT want to offend anyone. My questions are: : : 1. At what age did you first notice it? : : 2. Has it gotten worse? And how fast? : : 3. Did you adopt one already pyramided and is it recovering? : : 4. Are 'pyramids' only pointy or does any elevation, no matter how level, count? : : 5. Do you know what specifically caused yours to pyramid? As in you didn't know better, but do now? : : 6. Is King Karl's shell considered 'perfect'? Is that our goal? I love him, he is beautiful. : : My info on Virgil . . . he will be one year old next month and I haven't seen any signs of pyramiding. Now, the blocks on his shell are mildly and levelally (is that even a word?) slightly raised and is only noticeable when felt. There is nothing pointy. He eats a large variety that includes hibiscus, clover, grasses, cactus, and various leaves. He always has water available. I occasionally sprinkle calcium on his food. He appears healthy as a horse. Thanks to all who reply.

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