Feeding and Nutrition :: Slight Pyramiding... How do I stop it from getting worse?

[pumpkin14]

I've been feeding Moe, my 1.5" hatchling, approximately three pellets of ReptoMin everyday since I brought him home (about three weeks ago). I have tried feeding him cuttlebone, jello shots, and carrots but have had no luck. I have fed him bloodworms, but only half a cube, and only twice since I've had him. Recently, I have noticed that his shell has started to get a pyramid shape, but I'm not sure why. I don't think I'm overfeeding, but I could be wrong.
This picture was taken about a week ago. Is his shell pyramiding, or am I overreacting?

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[tammi]

Looks normal to me.

[Kemul]

Moe is still a hatchling, nothing to worry about. Pellets every day is fine until your
turtle reaches 1 year old. Just make sure you only feed the amount of pellets that
can fit in the head excluding the neck once a day. Greens are good if your turtle
gets used to them, but not a high priority right now.

Moe is cute

[TheComputerGremlin]

Here is an example of pyramiding. I think you are confusing the whole shell making a slight pyramid shape with actual pyramiding. Baby turtles start out a bit bent like that and over time, it will smooth out, but not entirely. Look at photos of older turtles to see what I mean. As for actual pyramiding, it is when EACH SCUTE forms a tiny little pyramid. But it also happens over a long period of time generally.

[pumpkin14]

Thanks everyone! ComputerGremlin, you're right. I was thinking 'pyramiding' meant that the shell made a pyramid shape. Thanks for the correction!

[bover907]

I gotta tell ya. Moe is adorable.

[pumpkin14]

Hehehe, thank you! I think so too.

[ShellbyRES16x]

I think his shell looks okay, but again, he's so small! He's a very, very, very cute turtle though! I love how hatchings have large heads compared to their small shells! Just adds to the cuteness!