Why has my ornate box turtle's stool turned white?

Question

His diet has consistently been worms,other bugs, some fruit and veggies. Recently I added canned dog food which contains veggies, chicken and is supposed to be all organic. He LOVES it! It's called By Nature and I add it to his dish about twice a week. He's always had brown worm looking stools, and though the shape is consistent, it is white. It started before adding the dog food. He definetely is eating more consistantly now-very picky before and not crazy about veggies. I also supplement with a multi vit and calcium. He does not appear sick at all-very active, but I know they get sick very slowly so I'd like to head off any possible problem. Thank you, Barbh724

Answer 1

Turtles need calcium, vitamin A, multivitamins, uva, uvb ( 12 hs a day )
They need a correct food like, worms, fish, sticks, vegetables, water plants, etcc...

If your turtle is white, is just becouse she needs more calcium, and more uva !!!
that is it !!
Please go to a vet to be sure !!
I love reptils, I prefer seeing them free, but if it is your pet , care it !!
Thanxs !!

Answer 2

White is calcium, urea, etc. and is not a problem if the turtle is otherwise healthy. The bigger issue is water and humidity- to little moisture can add more urea, etc. to the droppings- but they would also tend to get drier and more wrinkled.

Some good care sites are http://www.boxturtlesite.org and http://www.austinsturtlepage.com