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Soupkid · Guest Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 3

Something came out of my turtles butt and it was not excrement. It looked like a black suction cup thing. It came out and then went back in. I have absolutly no idea if this is normal or not. I have had my red eared slider for about two years and this (as far as I know ) has never happend before. somebody please explain...

turtle_grl77 · Level 4 Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida

It maybe his "thing" Embarassed

He is at the age for matuirty. Hoefull one on the other people can tell you as I have not had to deal with it......yet.

Soupkid · Guest Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 3

thanks. i'm gonna keep looking until i'm sure. I never thought about that before. Thank you.

volume_91 · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 4:24 am Post subject:

thing?..... his penis????????? i didnt know they had one Rolling Eyes

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pipiturtle · Level 2 Joined: 09 Aug 2006 Posts: 65

U can call this as Prolapses.
u must be careful not to place other turtles cos they might bite it n cause serious damage.
Occasional Prolapses is nothing to worry.
But if prolapses happen too frequent n cause too much distress to u n yr turtle, u might consider to bring yr turtle to vet for purse string suture.

When prolapses happen, make sure the exposed part go back immediately, if not, ensure that the exposed part is keep moist.

Very Happy

Soupkid · Guest Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 3

THANK U GUYS SO MUCH! thank u for the information. It really helped.