04-09-2016, 08:58 PM | #1 |
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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, 09:42 PM | #2 |
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Id say this tort is a girl. Girls have bits too!
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04-09-2016, 09:45 PM | #3 |
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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!) |
04-09-2016, 10:16 PM | #4 |
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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!
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05-09-2016, 12:46 AM | #5 |
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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 😁
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05-09-2016, 07:36 AM | #6 |
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05-09-2016, 01:50 PM | #7 |
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Thanks that's helpful. H is about 390g now so she's got a long way to go! Although she has MBD so maybe she won't grow as much....
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05-09-2016, 02:08 PM | #8 |
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I agree with girl.
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05-09-2016, 10:51 PM | #9 |
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Thanks! Got her booked in tomorrow with vets for beak and nail clipping and general check up; came back today to find her filthy, I don't know what on earth she's been up to!!
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05-09-2016, 11:29 PM | #10 |
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