why does my tortoise pee white stuff

Why Does My Tortoise Pee White Stuff?

• Normal Tortoise Waste. Like most other animals, tortoises do urinate and defecate as part of their way of ridding their bodies of food byproducts and toxins.
• When to Worry. Now that we’ve established what your tortoise’s waste should look like when it is healthy, it is important to know what to look out for as a ...
• Proper Tortoise Diet. ...
• Conclusion. ...

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What is the White Stuff in my tortoise's urine?

Just to keep you up to date that mali & Chad are getting on perfectly well togeather and have got over there differences, but last time Chad passed urine there was a small amount of white stuff in it, i thought it might be down to dehydration but i bath him all the time! 10 Year Member! Those are urates and your tortoise should be passing them.

Why is my tortoise pooping out watery poop?

Too much fruit can upset the fauna within your tortoise’s gut, causing watery poop. Another issue can be the lack of dietary fiber, although this is less common given that leafy vegetables are a good source of fiber.

Do tortoises Pee and defecate at the same time?

When the tortoise urinates, it will pass the liquid urine and the semi-solid urates at the same time. A tortoise may urinate and defecate at the same time, which may leave urate deposits on the fecal material.

How can you tell if a tortoise is dehydrated?

One thing that you can determine by observing your tortoise’s poop is whether or not he or she is dehydrated or not. A dehydrated tortoise may pass noticeably dry or crumbly poop, but more likely the white urate paste will appear lumpy and granulated, which is a sure sign of lack of hydration.

What is the white stuff that comes out of my tortoise?

What Colour is a tortoise pee?

How can you tell if a tortoise is dehydrated?

What should tortoise urine look like?

How do I know if my tortoise is dying?

Is my tortoise sick?

How do you give tortoises water?

How often do you need to bathe a tortoise?

How do you know if a tortoise is stressed?

Do tortoises pee when scared?

Why is my tortoise dragging his back legs?

Do tortoises pee a lot?

What happens when a tortoise urinates?

When the tortoise urinates, it will pass the liquid urine and the semi-solid urates at the same time. Click to see full answer. Also, what is the white stuff coming out of my tortoise? It is normal and called urates (concentrated uric acid). Urates are formed by many species of tortoise (but not all species) as a consequence of protein metabolism.

Why does my tortoise hiss at me?

In order to fit inside their shells properly , turtles' lungs need to emit air quickly. This action produces the conspicuous hissing noise you hear.

What are the signs of a dying turtle?

Signs of illness often include loss of appetite, lethargy, buoyancy problems (e.g., floating sideways), swollen eyes, and runny nose. These signs are not specific to any particular disease, but rather are symptoms of disease. If any of these signs are noted, an appointment should be scheduled to see a veterinarian.

How often should you bathe your tortoise?

This should be done daily, until the urates return to normal. Generally, this bathing should be done two to three times every week (more often for hatchlings, who can dehydrate more rapidly than adults).

Is Turtle urine harmful?

"Turtle urine causes brain damage in humans when it comes in contact with your skin." Turtles can eat pizza, chocolate and hot dogs. But just because they can, doesn't mean they should.

Do tortoises get attached to their owners?

In their own way, pet tortoises or turtles show affection to their owner. Of course, tortoise and turtle affection is quite different than mammal affection. But they do use body language, scent, and sound to show some sort of affection and love.

What can I give my tortoise to play with?

Logs, rocks, bathing dishes, moist hides, and dirt mounds are good choices for toys and enrichment. In addition to providing a clean and safe enclosure for your tortoise, you should give plenty of thought to enrichment objects and activities—otherwise known as toys!

Why do tortoises pee inside?

In the wild, tortoises hold their urine inside because they never know when they'll be able to find another drink. Their body uses and re-uses the urine and what is left over is called urates. It is usually pee'd out and looks like anything from white liquid, to cottage cheese to hard rocks.

How long should I soak my tortoise?

If your tort has gritty white urates that is a significant sign of dehydration....how long is the soak you are doing each day? I would say that your tort should be soaked at least one hour in warm water in a tall sided soaking container...it is acceptable for the urates passed to have a toothpaste texture or even liquid texture...but gritty is not good.

What can I feed a Mazuri tortoise?

You can feed prickly pear cactus, grape leaves, hibiscus leaves and flowers, rubelia, spring mix from the grocery store, mulberry leaves, just to name a few. I am sure others will chime in with some others. Oh yeah, and you can feed Mazuri tortoise diet that has been moistened until soft.

Can tortoises excrete urine?

It is perfectly normal for a tortoise to excrete the urates. You're not ever going to be able to make the tortoise stop this. All you can do is make sure he has fresh water to drink and soak him in a tub he can't climb out of occasionally.

Why is my tortoise pooping?

Too much fruit can upset the fauna within your tortoise’s gut, causing watery poop. Another issue can be the lack of dietary fiber, although this is less common given that leafy vegetables are a good source of fiber. If for example you’ve made the mistake of feeding your tortoise a diet comprised solely of iceberg lettuce, ...

What does it mean when a tortoise poops?

A dehydrated tortoise may pass noticeably dry or crumbly poop, but more likely the white urate paste will appear lumpy and granulated, which is a sure sign of lack of hydration. Other signs of dehydration include: Lethargic behaviour. Skin that appears dry and flaky. Being underweight.

How to get a tortoise to take water?

If you suspect dehydration is afflicting your tortoise you should immediately provide access to fresh water and fresh vegetation to encourage your tortoise to take on water. It’s also a good idea to get into the habit of soaking your tortoise in a shallow bath (such that the head is not submerged) so that they are able to take on water from both their mouth an cloaca. Using a spray bottle to mist their enclosure also provides further hydration to the shell and skin.

Is it possible to pee at the same time?

Peeing is no less predictable, although the two do seem to take place at the same time in a lot of cases.

Can worms be seen?

Unfortunately however worms are often so small that they can’t be seen, so you’ll have to look out for other symptoms such as diarrhea, lethargy and loss of appetite.

Is it normal for a tortoise to poop?

Tortoise poop on the other hand looks exactly as you would expect it to; brown or dark green depending on what your tortoise diet consists of. Either are perfectly normal and don’t present any cause for concern.