Madkathq
Member
Hello all, long time no see. I have recently found out that my two sulcata tortoises are male, due to a very funny story about me not recognizing their penises. For some reason, it never occurred to me that they might be male. Maybe that was my own bias, and I've learned my lesson.
Now I'm here to learn about all of the specifics about having a male sulcata. I've realized that there is a lot of things that I do not know that pertains specifically to males. Like, I have an experienced vet who is done many penectemys (removal of the penis, I know my spelling is atrocious) on tortoises before, but should I get them?
What are some of the common issues I might face having a male tortoise? I would like to note that I keep them both separately with ample room to roam.
Should I expect discharge from the penis?
Will they always like to let it hang like they have been recently?
What should I know that I won't think to ask?
I will be asking my vet more, but I value the experience of the longtime members of this forum and home that this thread is valuable to others as well.
Now I'm here to learn about all of the specifics about having a male sulcata. I've realized that there is a lot of things that I do not know that pertains specifically to males. Like, I have an experienced vet who is done many penectemys (removal of the penis, I know my spelling is atrocious) on tortoises before, but should I get them?
What are some of the common issues I might face having a male tortoise? I would like to note that I keep them both separately with ample room to roam.
Should I expect discharge from the penis?
Will they always like to let it hang like they have been recently?
What should I know that I won't think to ask?
I will be asking my vet more, but I value the experience of the longtime members of this forum and home that this thread is valuable to others as well.