Poop check!!

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REDfoots

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Sorry this is a little gross but I want the best for my tortoises as you all would I wanted to know if this poop is unhealthy looking its kind of green.

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Watsonpartyof4

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REDfoots said:
Is it all right for tortoises to eat each others poop?

They like to eat poo... I try to clean up Tyrone's poo before he does that!


REDfoots said:
Sorry this is a little gross but I want the best for my tortoises as you all would I wanted to know if this poop is unhealthy looking its kind of green.

Color looks fine, after all they eat a lot of green stuff! It looks dry to me ... Do you soak him? Does he have access to water all the time?
 

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Yes I soak them 1-2 times a week and they both have access to water 24/7😀🐢
 

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Yep, looks great! Their Poop's are a great indicator of health so it is good to check.
 

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What is in the poop is what really matters, take a fresh sample to your exotic animal vet for a fecal exam. After 24 hours they will call you with the results and only costs around $23.00
The exam will see if there is any presents of worms, parasites, protozoans organisms and high levels of bacteria. Is your tortoise worth $23.00 and the peace of mind.
Some of these organisms could be picked up when your tortoise eats outside in the grass, from bird droppings etc.
 
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