Is Hermione a boy??

Hermione15 · 04-09-2016, 07:58 PM

Hiya,

I posted some pics a while back and generally the opinion was that my tortoise is a girl. However, the past few days when she's done a wee I've noticed a little pink thing pop out briefly then go straight back in. It's only little, about half an inch, with a round bit on the end. Is this a penis?! I was terrified it was a prolapse, but I've read on another forum that this happens quite a lot. She's 6-7 years old.

Also, how long does an adult female (....or Male!!) grow for? She's about 6-7 and approx 5 inches carapace length, is she likely to get bigger?

Thanks for your help,

Christine

burnt toast · 04-09-2016, 08:42 PM

Id say this tort is a girl. Girls have bits too!

Hermione15 · 04-09-2016, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnt toast

Id say this tort is a girl. Girls have bits too!

Thank you! I'm relieved (just because I wouldn't want to change her name again!). I've learnt something new...I didn't know females have bits that stick out- is this normal? She is weeing and pooing as normal (daily) so I don't think it's anything sinister, but it's weird!

Christine

burnt toast · 04-09-2016, 11:46 PM

I have never seen any of my girls bits but seen plenty of pictures, so some must show them. Long as they've gone back in all should be OK 😁

burnt toast · 04-09-2016, 08:45 PM

Eventual size depends on a lot of things: sex (girls are bigger) subspecies, genetics, individual appetite...

I have female Hermans 2.5kg (& my friend has one 3.5kg!)

Gordon · 05-09-2016, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnt toast

Eventual size depends on a lot of things: sex (girls are bigger) subspecies, genetics, individual appetite...

I have female Hermans 2.5kg (& my friend has one 3.5kg!)

I have one at 4.3kg

burnt toast · 05-09-2016, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon

I have one at 4.3kg

Really? Pictures please ☺☺

Gordon · 06-09-2016, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnt toast

Really? Pictures please ☺☺

Gordon · 06-09-2016, 10:21 AM

She is a bit lighter now as she laid 12 eggs last week

burnt toast · 06-09-2016, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon

OMG Gordon I'm in love! (I'm sure she said she wants to come live with me! 😁😁

04-09-2016, 07:58 PM	#1
Hermione15 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 38	Is Hermione a boy?? Hiya, I posted some pics a while back and generally the opinion was that my tortoise is a girl. However, the past few days when she's done a wee I've noticed a little pink thing pop out briefly then go straight back in. It's only little, about half an inch, with a round bit on the end. Is this a penis?! I was terrified it was a prolapse, but I've read on another forum that this happens quite a lot. She's 6-7 years old. Also, how long does an adult female (....or Male!!) grow for? She's about 6-7 and approx 5 inches carapace length, is she likely to get bigger? Thanks for your help, Christine

04-09-2016, 08:42 PM	#2
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,246	Id say this tort is a girl. Girls have bits too!

04-09-2016, 11:46 PM	#4
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,246	I have never seen any of my girls bits but seen plenty of pictures, so some must show them. Long as they've gone back in all should be OK 😁

04-09-2016, 08:45 PM	#5
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,246	Eventual size depends on a lot of things: sex (girls are bigger) subspecies, genetics, individual appetite... I have female Hermans 2.5kg (& my friend has one 3.5kg!)

06-09-2016, 10:21 AM	#9
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	She is a bit lighter now as she laid 12 eggs last week

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)