Hi,
I have a 13 inch male adult sulcata. Recently I have noticed him standing up high with his front lets, and making slight movements. I thought it was weird, and witnessed it again today. The first time, I didn't notice anything except for some wet urates. Today I noticed what I have come to find was his penis extended. At first, I feared it was an intestinal prolapse, until I discovered some pictures for comparison. When I noticed it, it retracted quickly. My question is, is this normal? He has been interested in my female red foots, although I do not let them run together, he makes grunting noises when he sees them. (they share a fence) I'm guessing he is just becoming more sexually active? Also, until recently, I thought he was a female.
His diet consists of mostly grass and weeds as his pen is planted heavily to the point he can't keep up. He also receives squash, and other greens. He has access to water and does not appear to be dehydrated. As stated, his stools are wet. He rarely soaks, just crosses the "river" when he needs to take a short cut.
Forgive me if this is not appropriate, which I would find it to be irrational for it NOT to be when concerning a tortoise's health.
I have a 13 inch male adult sulcata. Recently I have noticed him standing up high with his front lets, and making slight movements. I thought it was weird, and witnessed it again today. The first time, I didn't notice anything except for some wet urates. Today I noticed what I have come to find was his penis extended. At first, I feared it was an intestinal prolapse, until I discovered some pictures for comparison. When I noticed it, it retracted quickly. My question is, is this normal? He has been interested in my female red foots, although I do not let them run together, he makes grunting noises when he sees them. (they share a fence) I'm guessing he is just becoming more sexually active? Also, until recently, I thought he was a female.
His diet consists of mostly grass and weeds as his pen is planted heavily to the point he can't keep up. He also receives squash, and other greens. He has access to water and does not appear to be dehydrated. As stated, his stools are wet. He rarely soaks, just crosses the "river" when he needs to take a short cut.
Forgive me if this is not appropriate, which I would find it to be irrational for it NOT to be when concerning a tortoise's health.
good luck mines getting there
