i've noticed my turtle for several times that when his waddle-paws and tail are stretched out (while swimming) there is this large brown poop or intestine-like comes out of his anus. he doesnt push that hard for the brown thing to come out (like he's constipated) and retracts it when he loosens up and swims/runs away when i approach the tank.
i havent seen my turtle poop in a while (he usually does it after feeding). i read somewhere that if the turtle is sick, they can poop their intestines...but mine seems pretty healthy. he's very active and he's eating well. i basically feed him turtle pellets though. could it be the diet or lack of certain vitamins?? or maybe i rub his tummy and that makes him push his rectum out??
i more and more convinced that i have a girl turtle (despite the "he"). anyway, i'll take some pictures and the instances when the brown thing is coming out.
happy july 4th!!!
