Should my tortoise white in his poo?

by Rachel
(Hull)

my tortoise has just pooed after eating some tomartoes and it's half white is that normal?

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Dec 21, 2010
 White in poo
by: Shelly

The white is the same as you see in bird droppings. It is urates and comes from protein in the diet. It is not a problem unless it is hard. If it is hard, see a vet for help.

Keep it slow and steady.

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