Feeding and Nutrition :: PYRAMIDING IS THAT GOOD OR BAD?

[moldygrape]

I HEAR ALOT OF PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT THERE RES PYRAMIDING AND IVE NEVER HEARD OF THAT. IVE SEEN IT ONLINE BUT THEYRE JUST PICTURES I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF MY RES IS MISSING OUT THANKS! AND IF ITS A BAD THING WHAT IS IT COUSED BY AND IF ITS A GOOD THING HOW CAN I HELP HER ACHIEVE THAT.......

[blackforces get you]

its not good to get pyramiding. hey an have shorter life span which isnt good for them. thats all i know though

[Daniel3507]

its cause by overfeeding and too much protein intake and can cause internal problems so you dont want any pyramiding.

[Rubicon]

This would be better in the nutrition forum.

[megcornell]

From the main site:
"Overfeeding leads to an unhealthy large intake of protein and fat. This intake leads to rapid growth, which can cause shell pyramiding. Too much protein can also cause internal organ damage like kidney failure. The scutes on the carapace are not smooth as they should be and appear in a pyramid shape. There are varying degrees of severity, and the areas between scutes may not have their normal strength.

This is a completely avoidable situation. The diet really needs to be corrected and treats or anything carrying large amounts of protein should be reduced. Avoid giving in to the begging and make sure no one is offering additional food. If not immediately corrected, pyramiding is a permanent disability. "

Moldygrape- take a look around the main site and do some reading. I think you'll find that most of your questions are answered there. If some things still aren't clear feel free to ask questions!