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Old 21-10-2016, 12:14 PM   #35
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Originally Posted by ahdumhk View Post
The shell of star tortoise normally look like this
The outdoor temperature here in summer can reach 33-34c, the humidity here usually above 80%
Star tortoises are very prone to pyramiding, but only minor when kept humid enough.
If you succeed in getting some hatchlings, raise them in a closed system, 80% humidity, 27°c ambient temp and a 35/38°c basking spot. Spray your torts every morning and every evening to imitate their natural habitat(dew).
If you try this it will prove to you what I'm saying. I'm not having a go at you, just trying to help you. I've seen many nearly smooth stars.
Can I see some more photos of your enclosure please.
What are those 2 lights on the left, if they sit under a light all day because ambient temps are low it encourages the new keratin growth to dry out, regardless of humidity levels. New keratin that is dry encourages pyramiding, it force the bone structure to grow down and not across, the keratin follows bone structure.
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