I was trying to figure out if this young squirrel is male or female. Anyone ever seen anything like this?
I was trying to figure out if this young squirrel is male or female. Anyone ever seen anything like this?
I would say male whose sibling has been sucking on his whole package, poor guy
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You can't afford a pet.
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JLM27 (02-17-2021)
Testicles do not descend until the squirrel usually is over a year old, give or take a few months. Since it appears this guy is being suckled please monitor him to be sure he can urinate ok. Sometimes a scab will form at the tip and it will need to be soaked with some warm water and removed so he can urinate. This is very important.
Try feeding more often and separate from siblings if the suckling continues.
Zoo Keeper (02-22-2021)
If that’s actually a vulva, it looks backwards. Could the area that looks like a vulva be where the testicles would emerge and it has been enlarged due to suckling? Or is there an actual opening in the area that looks like a vulva? Where does the urine come from when stimulated?
stepnstone (02-18-2021)
Does anyone else think it's possible we have a hermaphrodite here? I mean, it could happen.....happens in all mammals once in awhile...
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NY State Licensed
Wildlife Rehabilitator
"Ancora Imparo" (I am still learning)
Michelangelo
*
If you can't afford the vet,
You can't afford a pet.
NEGLECT IS ABUSE.
"Better one day in the trees, than a lifetime in a cage."
'...and the greatest of these, is Love. '
I have sent your most recent picture to Dr. Emerson’s office for review.
TubeDriver (02-22-2021), Zoo Keeper (02-23-2021)
Dr. E responded. Without a clear picture of all three openings all she was able to advise was that the little guy is being suckled and should be separated. She said to apply neosporin to the penis or other areas that may be suckled.
If you can get a clear picture of the full anatomy I will send it to her office again. I would need a picture that shows all three questionable anatomy parts. As of yet there hasn’t been a good picture showing the rectum along with the other two parts.
Zoo Keeper (02-23-2021)
Good news everyone! I got the babies back!
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