Pyramiding in tortoises is a severe issue and can cause pain, discomfort, and other health problems. Learn early signs of pyramiding and how you can stop it. Shell pyramiding in tortoises is when their scutes, meaning the sections of their shell, rise abnormally during active growth periods. In the first few years of a tortoise’s life, its shell and body grow. But if they live in an unhealthy environment, shell growth will be abnormal and warped, which can cause lifelong discomfort and problems. Pyramiding can also be called pyramidal growth syndrome (PGS). Early Signs of Pyramiding As mentioned, shell pyramiding …
