Why isn't my Russian tortoise soaking? Black runny poop, peeing a lot.

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I have a Russian tortoise. For a whole, he was going in his water regularly to soak and do his business, but I've noticed he hasn't been using it as often. Is this bad? I let him out and he had black runny BM and urinated a ton.

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

If he won't soak on his own, you can give him a soak once or twice a week. Use a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. Soak for at least 30 minutes. It is normal for the to defecate during the soak, if this happens, change the water. Submit the stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites. Confirm proper temps in the enclosure as low temps can affect activity, appetite and digestion in reptiles.

Why isn't my Russian tortoise soaking? Black runny poop, peeing a lot.

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