my boy, chi-chi, is almost 2 years old and still hasn't developed his testicular appendages, so i'm wondering why. his health and activity level are normal but his masculinity is not.
my boy, chi-chi, is almost 2 years old and still hasn't developed his testicular appendages, so i'm wondering why. his health and activity level are normal but his masculinity is not.
"goin to hell in a bucket but at least i'm enjoyin the ride"
Very cute.
Also, for some reason the photos make me laugh.
I understand without seeing obvious testes it's difficult to tell male from female due to the vagina also having
a protrusion and the only way to be sure is by the distance of the penis to the butt hole just like with squirrels.
I understand you've had for two years but are you sure he's a he? ...Just asking.
It is normal that a male's testes stay hidden up in their body cavity and only rappel down for the breeding season.
A female only has one fertile period per year. I do not know the answer as to if a male drops naturally according to
a breeding season or if there needs to be a fertile female presence around. ...but now I'm curious.
Step-N-Stone
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Wildlife Master Rehabilitator
my first pd was well-endowed at about 8 months old.
"goin to hell in a bucket but at least i'm enjoyin the ride"
stepnstone (10-31-2020)
stepnstone (10-31-2020)
Not unusual when both testes are un-descended, I don't know what health concerns that
could involve but with the help of a veterinarian it could be reversed fairly easy so I hear.
Step-N-Stone
State Licensed
Wildlife Master Rehabilitator
no big deal i guess as my first pd with big balls was a frequent biter, and this guy has never bitten even once.
"goin to hell in a bucket but at least i'm enjoyin the ride"
Ohhh, tubby with the toes stick'in out! Pay per hug?
My primary is the grey squirrel and I've seen the same variation between wondering where they are
to holy cow! Every time I see one of the well endowed slamming them every time they land a jump
...it makes me cringe.
Your first pd would have had higher testosterone levels then this one so the biting/aggression is not that surprising.
With this guy having two un-descended testes he would show a testosterone deficiency. The up side is the sweet
no biter and likely calmer boy that you have. The down side to two un-descended testes is the risk of cancer is higher
for them then the general male population.
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This guy is adorable, I can just see the personality.
Step-N-Stone
State Licensed
Wildlife Master Rehabilitator
this was Cheeky, my first pd
he had a bad fall, injured his teeth and died of odontoma 2 years later at 5 years old.
"goin to hell in a bucket but at least i'm enjoyin the ride"
stepnstone (11-03-2020)
it is with enormous pride and pleasure that i can now announce that my boy has finally developed his testes at 10 months old.
i'm just hoping his sweet disposition won't change and that he never becomes aggressive and bitey like my last pd.
"goin to hell in a bucket but at least i'm enjoyin the ride"
Just realize that for squirrels territorial disputes can literally be a matter of life and death. For instance concerning who gets the best home or best territory with the most food. Both are critical to improving one's odds of surviving the winter. Also the dominant male has the better chance of passing on his genes.
There is primal wiring at work. Aggression will be met with aggression. If he gets territorial try to verbally deescalate the situation, reassure him that everything is okay, your voice will remind him of your bond, and stop moving in if he exhibits territorial agitation.
Have you considered having him neutered? My vet swears it helps with aggressive dispositions. And if I’m not mistaken, it helps with cancer and other issues in the same way it does for dogs and cats.