Horsfield Tortoise Feaces

Question
QUESTION: Is it normal for a Horsfield tortoises faeces to be white and lumpy.

ANSWER: Hello Rob,

No, the face shouldn't be white and grumpy. It actually sounds like your tortoise is suffering from a Mouth Rot / Stomatitis.
This condition can be either bacterial or viral in nature and is highly contagious. My advice: Contact a veterinarian immediately!
This problem requires professional treatment.

Best wishes
Sara



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QUESTION: what should the tortoise faeces look like?

Answer
Hello Rob,

The color of the skin should be greyish and with a smooth surface.

An example for this:
http://www.cheloniophilie.com/Images/Photos/horsfieldii.jpg

About your tortoise and an eventual mouth rot: Have your tortoise had strange noses during it's breathing or shown or any other unormal syptoms?

Best wishes
Sara