Hermann's Tortoise Prolapsing Organ

[Billy Hatfield]

Hello,
I have a Hermann's tortoise about 3 years old, not sure of the sex yet (perhaps male from the tail size?). Lately I've noticed that he will occasionally prolapse an organ when urinating. After a few seconds he is able to pull it back in. I was wondering if someone can confirm which organ this is? Should I be concerned about this, and what can I do to help prevent it? He is otherwise healthy and active.

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[Bee62]

Hello and congrats: You have a boy !
It is his penis that he shows. Nothing to worry about when the tort can pull the penis back again. Males often do that.

 

[Billy Hatfield]

Thanks Bee62, I'm glad to hear it is normal. And now I finally know he is a male!

 

[Tom]

Bee beat me to it.

That organ is his penis and he is everting it, not prolapsing.

 

[Pearly]

Bee beat me to it.

That organ is his penis and he is everting it, not prolapsing.

Bahahahaha!!!! “EVERTING”! Hmmm I must remember this one when the time comes and if my Tucker really turns out to be a boy and starts flashing me[emoji38]