Turtle urates or something more?

[MistyChee']

I was helping my neighbor clean out her painted turtles tank this morning. We found these white "stones". I keep tortoises and know about their urates, but nothing about turtles. This guy was a rescue and we have no idea what his previous living conditions were. Anyways, I'm wondering if this is urates or stones like kidney or bladder stones.

 

[MistyChee']

Does anyone have any ideas?

 

[ascott]

What is your set up like? Size of tank/swimming area? Do you provide a uva/uvb light? Do you have the water heated to 78 degrees at all times? What food are you offering your turtle?

Yes, a turtle can pass urates....just not as readily as you may find/see from a tortoise...

 

[MistyChee']

The turtle has a UVA/UVB light, heated water, a basking area and a waterfall with a filter. He's only in a 25 gallon tank which they plan to be upgrading ASAP. She's feeding him live, frozen and canned foods. Also he gets fruits and veggies.