black-tail prairie dog health question

[squirrelman#100]

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.

[Rock Monkey]

Very cute.

Also, for some reason the photos make me laugh.

[squirrelman#100]

Very cute.

Also, for some reason the photos make me laugh.

like he's a clown trying to look dignified.

[stepnstone]

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.

[squirrelman#100]

no big deal i guess as my first pd with big balls was a frequent biter, and this guy has never bitten even once.

[Diggie's Friend]

Ohhh, tubby with the toes stick'in out! Pay per hug?

[stepnstone]

my first pd was well-endowed at about 8 months old.

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.

no big deal i guess as my first pd with big balls was a frequent biter, and this guy has never bitten even once.

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.

[/QUOTE]

This guy is adorable, I can just see the personality.

[stepnstone]

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.

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.

[squirrelman#100]

my first pd was well-endowed at about 8 months old.