How often should a tortoise pass uric acid?
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A tortoise’s acid-excretion cycle of no more than 7-10 days is normal. Excretion means passing uric acid; tortoises store water in the kidneys, which metabolizes into uric acid that gradually accumulates.
If not excreted in time, uric acid combines with calcium or other matter to form stones, threatening health. Normally the cycle is within 7-10 days; if it lasts too long, stones may form.