General Care Discussion :: Was this just an anatomy lesson?

[crabgrass]

I can't get over what I just saw.


I looked at Chomp's aquarium from across the room, and I saw what I thought was a new rock on the bottom of the tank. Looked to be about 2" by 2", beneath the turtle.

I went over for a closer look and I thought uh oh!! I saw that this was all dark-colored body tissue.

Then, all of this large mass of tissue was quickly retracted, back into the opening under the tail.


Was this just him er, excited?
or is this a female with a medical issue?

Not something to worry about, I hope.



Anyone know what this was??


thank you.
crabby

[EmperorTunaFish]

Sounds like a schlong to me. Signs of turtle manliness are long front claws and a long tail. The tail should look like this.

[crabgrass]

So NOW WE KNOW .. Chomp is a male.


Thank you for mentioning about the long front claws, and tail .. I have often wondered about his long front claws!

This is my first pet turtle. I have had birds for pets since childhood, and I have always found it to be SO interesting: the little subtle differences in appearance that occur between males and females. Not real easy to spot, if you're not well acquainted with the species.

Many thanks, another 'funny animal story' to tell the folks. sheesh!!!!

[SpotsMama]

Oh yes, Chomp is a male for sure. With RES, the differences aren't so subtle. In a mature male, the front toenails can be 1" long.

[MoreBloodWine]

Your turtle just flagged you lol...

[Reel Girl]

Sounds like a schlong to me.

Dude, your post just totally made me laugh - - I know, I should try to be more mature at my age!

When I saw Sheldon's "stuff" I was TOTALLY freaked out! Even after reading about it here on this forum!

[CB]

first time i seen it i thought it was a leach
cb

[crabgrass]

LOL!!

[Azfar]

first time I seen it. tot it was a ghost coming out from him.. hahaha 'black ghost' Casper.. =P

[crabgrass]

Hah!

I think I know why the color is so dark: so more difficult to see.

Out in the lake are many hungry fish and these man-parts would make a tasty lunch for some striped bass