My tortoise pee is clear!

Dosu

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Hello everyone,
Today before school I put some food in the food dish for my tortoise (med. spur thighed) and when I came back most of the food was gone and there was a clear liquid puddle, and I am positive that is it pee! I'm sure it's not water from his water bowl as it was untouched. I got him a week ago and when soaking he always pee's white colored urates (like cotton cheese). Please advise me on what to do. Should I take him to the vet? I worried that there is something wrong with my tortoise D:
Thanks
 

lismar79

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Solid is when he is not hydrated enough. You want it to be paste like or runny. Clear is good too. If it gets hard soak him more.
 

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Like said above clears fine. it just means he's very well hydrated
 

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