Not for the kids...

[ticothetort2]

Wow, this is the most bizarre thing I have ever seen. I would be scared if I never saw something like this before. I was very surprised by the shape of his manhood, very unique. Is the liquid what I think it is or is it urine.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tSfLKTTxtc[/youtube]

 

[Kristina]

Not the same as seeing a 150lb sulcata produce his manhood, rub it all over the ground while grunting a groaning until he um, well, you know the endgame...

In other words, no, the liquid is most likely NOT urine.

 

[dmarcus]

Wow that was different, definitely not urine....

 

[DeanS]

Good question! Initially, I thought it was urine...just from the quantity! But the viscosity had me thinking something else! I've seen that much 'fluid' come out of a tortoise...but it's never been that white. I'm laughing that the owner (or their friend) almost got a facial

For the record...the Dean that shot this video is not me...nor in anyway related to me

 

[Fernando]

I've never seen that before. I learned something new today!

 

[dmarcus]

Good question! Initially, I thought it was urine...just from the quantity! But the viscosity had me thinking something else! I've seen that much 'fluid' come out of a tortoise...but it's never been that white. I'm laughing that the owner (or their friend) almost got a facial

For the record...the Dean that shot this video is not me...nor in anyway related to me

Thats funny, guess it's better to get that answer out of the way before someone ask's...

 

[tracieturtlefinder]

OMG

 

[Kristina]

LMAO!

 

[coreyc]

[/size] WOW !!!!!! YUCKKKK!!!!

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

Wow, that was fascinating. Excellent footage of a male tortoise's member. I have never seen it in such detail, so it was really interesting to see what it looks like and how it behaves (even if the commentary in the background was less than scientific). As for the white liquid, it was indeed semen. Male tortoises do not need to extrude their penis to urinate; the penis releases urine while still mostly contracted, and the urine simply comes out of the cloaca, much like in females.

BTW - I really think that big male sulcata needs a female sulcata for a partner!

While we're on the subject of tortoise mating behavior, here's a video that may be of a little less scientific value, but at least as much entertainment value:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjezOvabgoA[/youtube]

 

[onarock]

Are you serious Dean? One of the funniest things written on this forum...

I'm laughing that the owner (or their friend) almost got a facial

 

[JeffG]

I know this is probably a stupid question, but is it common for a male to be aroused when there is no female around? That just seems unusual to me. Also, those people are weird. That poor guy is having a very personal moment, and they are mocking him right in front of him. It made me feel bad for him. Get the poor guy a date.

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

I know this is probably a stupid question, but is it common for a male to be aroused when there is no female around? That just seems unusual to me. Also, those people are weird. That poor guy is having a very personal moment, and they are mocking him right in front of him. It made me feel bad for him. Get the poor guy a date.

I asked a similar question when our male steppe tortoise did a similar thing, and here are the responses: "Why did he do that?" Sounds like it's a fairly common occurrence across species. We even have a female, but they haven't mated yet. Either they are not old enough (only about 4 inches long), or they need to hibernate first. Anyway, I kind of agree with you about that big sulcata. I don't know that tortoises can feel embarrassment, but I do think he needs a mating partner.

 

[Terry Allan Hall]

** BLUSH ** ​

 

[Zouave]

OWMIGAWD!!!!!
LMAO!! That vid is astoundingly fascinating/funny/educational all at once! What an enthusiastic exhibitionist! lol and the reactions are pricless! lol

Thanks!!

 

[ticothetort2]

Glad everyone enjoyed this video as much as me, definitely a learning experience for me.

 

[GregUnd]

Got me beat.....

 

[Mao Senpai]

Wowie. Well that was interesting and very funny.

 

[ccschwitzer]

ahh I hope my tort is a girl!

 

[Laura]

i think those ladies.. need to go take a cold shower!