When I first got him two weeks ago I soaked him in shallow water and he did two dark poo drops. Now everytime i soak him he just does white stuff and not proper drops. Is this normal?
2006-12-04 20:16:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
he's sunk im afraid u need to get him a little snorkel for xmas
2006-12-04 20:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would check the diet and general cares. What you describe is not a really big deal, but could become one in the future. I would assume the diet is flawed, and that the pen size, temps, lighting and humidity could be improved.
The best tortoise diet article I know of is: http://www.petdoc.ws/TortDiet.html
For general care, try the care sheets at http://www.austinsturtlepage.com
2006-12-05 05:15:57 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no. The white is urine. He is not eating enough or properly. It may be because at this time of year they stop eating in order to hibernate. My spur thighed is hibernating right now. How old is your tort' what are you feeding it?
2006-12-05 10:41:30 · answer #3 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have had mine for nearly thirty-five years and he does that too... He should be hibernating by now, you know; so, if he doesn't sleep at least it seems normal to me that he eats less and poos less.
2006-12-08 04:38:18 · answer #4 · answered by Nini 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the white part of reptile poop is generally calcium or uric acid that was not peed out. there should be other poop in his enclosure, if not take him to a vet.
2006-12-05 02:33:16 · answer #5 · answered by fish lips 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should check with pet store or vet to insure what type of turtle you have not all turtles live in water you should also inquire about its diet
2006-12-04 21:00:29 · answer #6 · answered by Scott S 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Maybe you shouldnt soak him????????????just leave him water to drink.
2006-12-04 20:20:56 · answer #7 · answered by Candy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would call whoever you got him from ... or a vet ... and ask about his diet ... sounds to me like he's sick ...
2006-12-04 20:20:51 · answer #8 · answered by amethyst_moonfairy_420 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Was that because he ate the lettuce? I told you not to feed him the lettuce!?
2006-12-04 20:19:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
depend what you are feedding it on.
2006-12-05 14:34:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋