Marginated tortoise eating dog poop

Rascal Rock

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My question is my dog keeps pooping in my Marginated Tortoise enclosure because he likes the greens[emoji848] and today I saw one of my torts eating the poop. Is the tort gonna get worms, what should I be concerned about, do I need their poop ? I’m going to make the fence higher for the enclosures.
 

Millerlite

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He can get worms and parasites like this. Tortoises are opportunistic feeders and if they come across poop they won't pass up the free meal. I would try and keep a eye on the dog or try and prevent it from entering the enclosure
 
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