General Care Discussion :: Pyramiding and growth

[fishdamsel]

I have a RES (about three years now) who developed some pyramiding of his shell. This looks like scutes overlaying scutes. Gradually, his shell seems to be peeling down layer wise; the overlying scutes seem to be coming off or shedding , but there are several layers. I believe that this process is now stopped thankfully, but I am wanting to know what the implications are for his health and growth etc of his having this . He is about 6 inches long. He is active , eating, and seems healthy. His activity seems to have decreased since I added two very active yellow bellied sliders to the mix of him and two maps. One of the yellow bellies is more aggressive. The RES used to be the alpha guy.
I've attached two pictures of him (hopefully).

How do you all think he looks? Re his shell?

Thanks.

[Spike 7.62]

He doesn't look too bad, it would have to progress to affect his health. Sunlight and a proper protein:calcium ratio will be his best friends. Its getting colder out, so make sure your UV lights are still good (they eventually stop radiating UV) and that he is basking.

-Spike

[marisa]

He needs to shed more.

[blackforces get you]

after a good shed of scutes he should be fine