Weird substance

[stinax182]

My male leopard tortoise usually releases this substance before he poops. His poops are normal. I thought it was urates but it's slimy looking...

 

[Jodie]

My leopards have urates that look like that sometimes, but white. Is the color just off in photo?

 

[stinax182]

No it's like flesh colored.... Maybe a little lighter but definitely not urate white.

 

[Zeko]

No it's like flesh colored.... Maybe a little lighter but definitely not urate white.

Parasite?

 

[stinax182]

He hasn't been checked for them. Appetite is the same as ever.

 

[Zeko]

He hasn't been checked for them. Appetite is the same as ever.

Parasites would likely make him eat more, as they rob the nutrients from then food/tortoise.

Is he growing at a decent rate?

 

[stinax182]

Yeah, I'd say. I recently upgraded his enclosure and his activity and eating has been up since that but i believe it's because it's new and the temps are not evenly warm. Maybe i will schedule a vet visit ... I'm hesitant because it is 2 hours away >.<

 

[Jodie]

I wonder if @Yvonne G or @Tom would have some ideas before you head to the vet. How often is he passing this substance and what is his diet?

 

[stinax182]

I've noticed it in his 3 past baths. This past month he's eaten collard, mustard, dandelion greens, escarole, endive and mazuri twice a week. I've also noticed in his baths he's been flashing his stuff a lot.

 

[Tom]

That looks like urates coming out of a well hydrated tortoise to me.