it's like, the only place he poops (besides the kitchen floor)
2006-12-27 04:49:38 · 10 answers · asked by puppydog 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Hi, is it a russian tortoise? Is the water warm? I had one that would only poop when it was in a sunny spot, or when I gave him a bath. I found out that it takes alot of energy for them to poop, especially since they are cold blooded. So when they are in the warmth of the sun or in a warm bath it helps them to 'go'.
2006-12-27 05:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by fireflyy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tortoise Water Bowl
2016-10-18 02:47:42 · answer #2 · answered by banach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is normal. Giving a tortise a bath eases the BM. Every couple of days, get a bowl of warm water (or your bath tub) and give him a bath in SHALLOW water. He needs to be able to keep his head well above water. The warmth of the water (or any warm atmosphere) will ease in digestion and the passage of waste. Double check the temps in your terrarium. Is it right? Does the torstise have a basking area? Is the substrate (bedding) cold? Is the humidity correct?
Make sure these are all correct and you will see an increase in BMs. Give him a bath every other day and make sure he's placed under a heat lamp to bask and dry to avoid bacterial and fungal infections.
Good luck!
2006-12-27 06:01:17 · answer #3 · answered by lemonnpuff 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your funny! Does it have a toilet? Is it trained to go to the bathroom? Can it get out of the bowl when he feels the need to go? Well I guess it likes to poop there...:))
2006-12-27 04:57:52 · answer #4 · answered by berrycka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same reason fish poop in theirs!! They can't walk to the bathroom.
2006-12-27 04:57:06 · answer #5 · answered by demilspencer@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all turtles and tortoises do this, guess they like the warm water
2006-12-27 19:53:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because thats what it does!its like us we know where to go when we we want to go to the rest room.
2006-12-27 08:02:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He thinks its a toilet
2006-12-27 08:51:45 · answer #8 · answered by Harmonica Wind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask him, not us.
2006-12-27 04:56:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUH its a turtle. it doesnt have its own restroom.
2006-12-27 04:59:59 · answer #10 · answered by xox_bo_xox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋