Pyramiding?

Tetraodon · 09-03-2013, 01:29 PM

Hi folks,

Newbie here, just looking for a bit of advice. We've done lots of research and feel that we are ready to get ourselves our first shelled friend. My question to you more experienced people is do you think that this (slightly blurry) photo from a private seller is of a tortoise that is showing signs of Pyramiding?

We understand the importance of viewing a tortoise in person, but are just doing preliminary checks. The tortoise in question is about 2 years old. Any help or insight is much appreciated.

Regards,

Tetraodon

Tetraodon · 09-03-2013, 03:27 PM

Picture doesn't seem to be working. Here is the link
http://imgur.com/bw4RWkL

wigwamman · 09-03-2013, 04:36 PM

i would say the first two years of a tortoise's life are the most important in regards to pyramiding.if its smooth after this time it should carry on growing smooth.if you can wait a little longer there will be many breeders on here selling this years hatchlings,these will have had the very best of care,if you carry on with a good husbandry regime you will have little trouble.
i think you need 5 posts before you can put pictures on.
regards
dave

TillyTortoise · 09-03-2013, 08:21 PM

Yes, that tortoise does have pyramiding, like Dave says, their should be a few for sale on here within the next few months

Tetraodon · 09-03-2013, 08:37 PM

Thankyou both for your help.

Buying from a breeder is definitely something we would prefer to do, but have had no joy finding one locally. Do you know if there are any breeders who are in the South-West, preferably Cornwall or Devon?

emmajh · 09-03-2013, 08:50 PM

I'm in Devon! Hope to have a clutch in the incubator soon.... Or when madam decides the nest is right for laying them in!!! Hoping they will be fertile! I shall post them in this forum if they are

Catwoman63 · 09-03-2013, 10:29 PM

I don't think the tortoise looks too bad either x

Sheli88 · 11-03-2013, 02:50 PM

Looks quite lumpy to me

09-03-2013, 01:29 PM	#1
Tetraodon Junior Member Egg Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 3	Pyramiding? Hi folks, Newbie here, just looking for a bit of advice. We've done lots of research and feel that we are ready to get ourselves our first shelled friend. My question to you more experienced people is do you think that this (slightly blurry) photo from a private seller is of a tortoise that is showing signs of Pyramiding? We understand the importance of viewing a tortoise in person, but are just doing preliminary checks. The tortoise in question is about 2 years old. Any help or insight is much appreciated. Regards, Tetraodon

09-03-2013, 08:21 PM	#4
TillyTortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales Posts: 2,327	Yes, that tortoise does have pyramiding, like Dave says, their should be a few for sale on here within the next few months __________________ Ross

09-03-2013, 10:29 PM	#7
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	I don't think the tortoise looks too bad either x __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

09-03-2013, 03:27 PM	#2
Tetraodon Junior Member Egg Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 3	Picture doesn't seem to be working. Here is the link http://imgur.com/bw4RWkL

09-03-2013, 04:36 PM	#3
wigwamman Member Juvenile Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: west midlands Posts: 800	i would say the first two years of a tortoise's life are the most important in regards to pyramiding.if its smooth after this time it should carry on growing smooth.if you can wait a little longer there will be many breeders on here selling this years hatchlings,these will have had the very best of care,if you carry on with a good husbandry regime you will have little trouble. i think you need 5 posts before you can put pictures on. regards dave

09-03-2013, 08:37 PM	#5
Tetraodon Junior Member Egg Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 3	Thankyou both for your help. Buying from a breeder is definitely something we would prefer to do, but have had no joy finding one locally. Do you know if there are any breeders who are in the South-West, preferably Cornwall or Devon?

09-03-2013, 08:50 PM	#6
emmajh Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 446	I'm in Devon! Hope to have a clutch in the incubator soon.... Or when madam decides the nest is right for laying them in!!! Hoping they will be fertile! I shall post them in this forum if they are

11-03-2013, 02:50 PM	#8
Sheli88 Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 75	Looks quite lumpy to me

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