New member needing help.

[Wish]

I will post some pictures up of him later.
Just given him a nice warm bath, which he seemed to enjoy.


You are quite right about forums and the help and advise they give.
It's all very much appreciated

[Wish]

After his bath I put him under his heat lamp and a lot of white stuff came out from the rear. What is this?
Last night whilst my wife was holding him his showed us his bowel movements were all ok ??

[Shellsfeathers&fur]

Its called urates and is normal. As long as it resembles toothpaste (!) it means the tortoise is not dehydrated. Although obviously he should still have a water bowl and baths.

You'll get some excellent help and advice on this Forum - there are some very experienced and helpful keepers on here.

[Wish]

Ahhh that's excellent news as this was our biggest worry.
As the previous owner told us he didn't need a water tray!!
Although we knew he did.