General Care Discussion :: I just rescued this RES - Is she pyramiding?

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Post Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:19 am   I just rescued this RES - Is she pyramiding?

Yeahs I am unsure as I never had shell problems before .
Would anyone take a look at this?

She is 3/- inches :)

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Post Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:22 am   

it would be better if we got a side view. it would determine the issue.
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:27 am   

Here's the side-view .

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Post Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:30 am   

It seems pretty minor to me. Make sure he/she gets a nice, balanced diet from now on. :)
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:31 am   

Yeah I'll, thanks :)
I am more of a vegetarian diet for the turtles too .
Thanks everyone for the helps .
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:41 am   

I agree with caphits, it looks like she has probably had a poor diet in the past, but it doesn't look too terrible. With better care and diet she should do well. :D Congrats on the new turtle!
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:33 pm   

Aw, what a baby. I agree that it's a minor pyramiding, but not too bad.

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Post Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:04 pm   

Twi-zii -- Yes a little pyrimiding. There are two things that cause that and that is poor diet and over feeding. I suggest that you feed pellets every other day and make sure the basking area is at proper temp and has proper uvb temp. and lighting. MH
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