Question on if my Tort was a "little too happy" *wink wink

TommyTurtle · 19-02-2013, 04:06 PM

Hi All,

Recently new owner of a russian tortoise named Tom. I had him out of his enclosure not that long ago, the washing machine was vibrating in the background (not sure if this bears any relevance!) and Tom had wedged himself against the tv stand.

Went over to see him after a few minutes and there was a pool of white stuff which im kinda guessing is "baby gravy". Am i right or does he maybe have worms or something?

(also, I had just given him a quick lukewarm bath and used a soft toothbrush to gently clean his underside)

Any guidance would be helpful

Thanks

**egyptiandan64** · 19-02-2013, 04:20 PM

Sounds like your Russian tortoise passed urates which is very normal and usually white it colour.

Danny

TommyTurtle · 19-02-2013, 04:23 PM

ah ok, phew! was getting concerned that I might need to turn off the barry white music there!!

Thanks for that, guess i have a wee bit of reading to do on this little fella!

pagan queen · 19-02-2013, 04:24 PM

He had a wee, with urates in, like bird poo has white in it, that's also urates.

Lisamn · 19-02-2013, 04:26 PM

Lol, this is called urates and is perfectly natural for torts to expel. It comes out when they wee and as long as it is not lumpy/gritty then all is fine. Your tort will have probably had a good drink when you bathed him, which often encourages them to wee/release urates.

Lisamn · 19-02-2013, 04:27 PM

Oops, I see other posters beat me to it!

Lane · 20-02-2013, 08:38 AM

[QUOTE=TommyTurtle;593547]ah ok, phew! was getting concerned that I might need to turn off the barry white music there!!

Bahahaha pmsl!!!

Gordon · 20-02-2013, 10:57 AM

Even though this time it was urates next time it might not be

my male horsfields are always doing naughty boy things

even when they are in with the girls

Mrs Frog · 20-02-2013, 11:31 AM

Torts are Tarts

Gordon · 20-02-2013, 04:41 PM

I have to change the sheets most mornings

19-02-2013, 04:06 PM	#1
TommyTurtle Member Egg Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 62	*Question on if my Tort was a "little too happy" wink wink** Hi All, Recently new owner of a russian tortoise named Tom. I had him out of his enclosure not that long ago, the washing machine was vibrating in the background (not sure if this bears any relevance!) and Tom had wedged himself against the tv stand. Went over to see him after a few minutes and there was a pool of white stuff which im kinda guessing is "baby gravy". Am i right or does he maybe have worms or something? (also, I had just given him a quick lukewarm bath and used a soft toothbrush to gently clean his underside) Any guidance would be helpful Thanks

19-02-2013, 04:20 PM	#2
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	Sounds like your Russian tortoise passed urates which is very normal and usually white it colour. Danny __________________

19-02-2013, 04:24 PM	#4
pagan queen Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 6,073	He had a wee, with urates in, like bird poo has white in it, that's also urates. __________________ 1.0.1 TG Ibera 1.0.0 Chinese Frise dog 0.1.0 African Grey Parrot 0.1.0 Hahns Macaw 0.1.0 Pearly Conure 0.2.0 Guinea Pigs 0.2.0 Chickens 1.0.0 Bearded Dragon 7.4.0 Budgies 1.1.0 Cockatiels 1.3 Kids 1 Husband

20-02-2013, 10:57 AM	#8
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	Even though this time it was urates next time it might not bemy male horsfields are always doing naughty boy things even when they are in with the girls

19-02-2013, 04:23 PM	#3
TommyTurtle Member Egg Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 62	ah ok, phew! was getting concerned that I might need to turn off the barry white music there!! Thanks for that, guess i have a wee bit of reading to do on this little fella!

19-02-2013, 04:26 PM	#5
Lisamn Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 530	Lol, this is called urates and is perfectly natural for torts to expel. It comes out when they wee and as long as it is not lumpy/gritty then all is fine. Your tort will have probably had a good drink when you bathed him, which often encourages them to wee/release urates.

19-02-2013, 04:27 PM	#6
Lisamn Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 530	Oops, I see other posters beat me to it!

20-02-2013, 08:38 AM	#7
Lane Member Hatched Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 253	[QUOTE=TommyTurtle;593547]ah ok, phew! was getting concerned that I might need to turn off the barry white music there!! Bahahaha pmsl!!!

20-02-2013, 11:31 AM	#9
Mrs Frog Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 4,419	Torts are Tarts

20-02-2013, 04:41 PM	#10
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	I have to change the sheets most mornings

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