This Makes Me Sooooo Mad!!!!!

[Whit-e]

See..... this is the crap that pi**es me off - look at the poor guys pyramiding - Gosh I wish I could take him!!!

http://denver.craigslist.org/pet/540413178.html

This is why people that come on these forums saying they want a Sully are given the business and warned about the commitment these Torts require... this is the crap that happens more than not!!! GRRRRRRR

[Patrick Long]

ive actually seen perfectly healthy adults with that type of pyramiding. maybe not quite as prominent, but I did not know that would happen, i know they grow up not out if left in a tank.

[Freakie_frog]

some one school me what causes that??

[Patrick Long]

I dont even know Ed, I've never quite seen it like that, im interested too

maybe light?

[Whit-e]

This is a good link to get started learning about pyramiding
http://www.turtlestuff.com/pyramid.html I want to tell more from personal experience I had with a rescue, but it will have to wait till tomorrow!!! Have to take daughter to DR.

[Kristy]

Oh man. Poor guy. I too was out of the loop so to speak, as I have never kept turtles. Now that I read through that link I see what you are talking about.

I'd like to hear your rescue story. Please post when you get back!!

[Patrick Long]

yeah ive seen some pretty nasty sulcata shells, its pretty sad how people just think some food and a light will do

two hours of natural sunlight is more beneficial than all day under the best uv bulb

[Kristy]

You'll have to forgive me as I know nothing about these guys, other than they have to be some of the cutest reptiles out there.

So these guys actually require natural light? As apposed to artificial UVA/UVB that we can provide? Or both if they lived indoors, including a pretty special diet?

[Patrick Long]

I wouldnt say a "special" diet, just a diverse diet.

And yes, natural light is a must for these guys!

[Kristy]

Makes sense. I have always wanted one, but never really read anything about them. I just always thought they were so cute.