My turtle's shell looks bumpy. Is it pyramiding? How can I fix it?

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Dose my turtle shell look healthy? How Can I fix shell pyramiding? His spine is rising, and isnt smooth all the way down that back, is that bad?

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Sly's shell does not look bad. The ridge you see is normal. True pyramiding is rare in turtles, that's not saying it doesn't happen. When it does, it is usually a result of poor diet and environment. Pyramiding is much more common in tortoises. YBSs are omnivores. They should be fed mostly greens and vegetables with a small amount of protein in the form of prey such as feeder fish, crickets and earthworms. A commercial pelleted diet supplemented with greens and prey is recommended. Calcium and multivitamin supplements, usually powders sprinkled on food, are necessary. UVB lighting is also critical to shell health.

My turtle's shell looks bumpy. Is it pyramiding? How can I fix it?

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