General Care Discussion :: What is pyramiding?

[xlgringo]

i was wondering if someone could explain to me what "pyramiding" is. i think i understand. is it when the individual scutes begin to make "pyramid" shape? or is it talking about the overall shape of the shell? and what is so bad about that? is it just a symptom of something else that is more harmful to the turtle? i read the information but i still don't fully understand.


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[DavidY]

Yup, it's when the scutes have that layered pyramid shape to them. It's caused by too much protein in their diet.

[SpotsMama]

When there's pyramiding the shell is lumpy whereas it should be a smooth dome. Pyramding is typically accompanied by other deformaties and health problems like metabolic bone disease and weak bones. The internal organs can get squeezed and damaged.