Re: Shell Deformity

Posted by Stephanie on June 09, 2002 at 13:58:54:

In Reply to: Re: Shell Deformity posted by Mike on June 09, 2002 at 10:29:16:

: You should also know that most turtles and tortoises with this problem are females. This happens when a person tries to incubate for females and the temps get a little too high.

: : I am a little worried about my baby sulcata tortoise. When I bought him, he had a shell deformity and although it doesn't seem to bother him, I'd still like to know if it is going to cause any long term problems for him. I am including a photo of his shell. Any ideas?

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