i have had them 3 days they dont seemed to have pooed they have weed which is white is this normal ?
2006-08-21 02:15:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
1. Make sure your tortoises are getting the right care- right diet, right temps, right humidity. For example- if your tortoises like high humidity and you are keeping them in a low humidity setting, they will become constipated.
2. White material in the urine is normal.
3. Try a warm water soak. Let the tortises soak in some 85-90 or so water (warm but not hot to the touch) for about 30 minutes or until they become agitated. The water should only be about 1/2 way up the shells. Make sure they can get their heads out of the water easily. I usually use a smallish, deep plastic tub that I fill up a few inches, then tip one end up an inch or so.
It is really common for a tortoise to defecate while soaking, so be ready for it. It may take a couple soaks many hours apart to get things started.
Some keepers do daily soaks. I think that is a sign that the cage is badly designed (a good tank is the right heat, right humidity, and has at least a small pool). I usually aim for a weekly long soak, with maybe a filler soak during the week if I think it needs it.
Check out the link below for further ideas on your species.
2006-08-21 09:03:09 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not that uncommon if they haven’t pooped in a few days especially if you have just brought them home. Animals can get stressed out when moved from one environment to another, this is possibly one of the effects of that.Try soaking them in some warm water. Just fill up a small container with water and place them in there for like a while. Make sure that they can still keep their head above the water.
2006-08-21 10:37:08 · answer #2 · answered by tays232003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For good information on stuff like that, why don't you try a reptile forum? Lots of well informed people who can help you with any questions you might have... it's a very good resource, actually.
http://forums.kingsnake.com/forum.php?catid=35
http://www.reptileforums.com/forums/cmps_index.php
Good luck with your tortoise babies :-)
2006-08-21 09:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by moosh_moosh_smoosh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you wouldn't poo if everybody was watching you i wouldn't worry critters aren't like us they don't have to be regular
2006-08-21 09:37:58 · answer #4 · answered by bill j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their not eating their food or they have pooted but u dunno that...
2006-08-21 10:59:31 · answer #5 · answered by Megan :] 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋