Shell trouble! kinda long

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Posted by Lisa on February 12, 2002 at 20:24:44:

Hi all, I am having trouble with my 2 adopted Sulcata's pyramided shells.I was told that they were 2 or 3 years when they were given to me.For that entire time the only light that they had was heat,and their diet was corn,romaine lettuce,and bean sprouts.Not to mention they were in a tank and very unhappy.Their shells were'nt soft,but they did flex when they were affraid.I have had them for 3 years now,and they are slowly getting bigger around and in length. The pyramiding is very high,but seems to be the same as when I got them.I have the proper UVB & UVA lights,good diet,and sunshine in the summer.Their shells no longer flex at all,but I can't seem to help the pyramiding.Does anyone have any idea if they will ever look half normal? I know they will never be right,but I thought after 3 years I'd see a tiny bit of change.Peewee is about 9" and Bubba is 12" I have pix at http://photos.yahoo.com/tortsluvrlisa if it works. any comments are welcome. So if anyone feels bad about their slight pyramiding take a look,and you will feel much better.
Thanks a bunch
Lisa

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        Very frustrating!! more.... Lisa 02/14/02 (1)
        
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: Hi all, I am having trouble with my 2 adopted Sulcata's pyramided shells.I was told that they were 2 or 3 years when they were given to me.For that entire time the only light that they had was heat,and their diet was corn,romaine lettuce,and bean sprouts.Not to mention they were in a tank and very unhappy.Their shells were'nt soft,but they did flex when they were affraid.I have had them for 3 years now,and they are slowly getting bigger around and in length. The pyramiding is very high,but seems to be the same as when I got them.I have the proper UVB & UVA lights,good diet,and sunshine in the summer.Their shells no longer flex at all,but I can't seem to help the pyramiding.Does anyone have any idea if they will ever look half normal? I know they will never be right,but I thought after 3 years I'd see a tiny bit of change.Peewee is about 9" and Bubba is 12" I have pix at http://photos.yahoo.com/tortsluvrlisa if it works. any comments are welcome. So if anyone feels bad about their slight pyramiding take a look,and you will feel much better. : Thanks a bunch : Lisa :

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