He won't put his penis away

[Sherlockthebeardeddragon]

ok this is strange but sherlocks penis won't go back into his body. Like ? Idk it's just sticking out, I was told he's 9 months old I got him four months ago, I don't want to touch it just incase I hurt him, I don't know it's very strange i can't find anything on the internet about it

 

[PatsyB]

Um....not to sound creepy but do you have a picture of it? It would quite possibly be a seminal plug. I hear that is something that happens with boys (although I haven't had the pleasure of dealing with that yet). Maybe good warm soak will help it come out?

 

[Sherlockthebeardeddragon]

This is from earlier....when I came home it was oozing white stuff

 

[Sherlockthebeardeddragon]

Sorry it's such a bad picture

 

[PatsyB]

Had he just pooped? Has it gone back in? I can't really tell from the picture but it could also be a small prolapse. I would give him a good soak and take a q-tip and put some vaseline or neosporin (without menthol) around the area. Do a long warm soak with a little bit of sugar in it to help shrink the area. You'll have to give another plain water soak afterwards so he's not sticky. I would also put paper towel down in his tank to help keep the area clean.

I have a frog that gets prolapse if he eats crickets that are too big for him. This is similar to what we do for him.

 

[Sherlockthebeardeddragon]

Ok it still hasn't gone away

 

[PatsyB]

I think you need to take him to the vet it should have gone back in by now, it's been a few weeks.

Has he pooped since this happened? Have you given him baths?

 

[Sherlockthebeardeddragon]

He has pooped and it comes in and out, I've tried to look up vets for reptiles but there's non around me

 

[PatsyB]

It sounds like a prolapse. Here's a link to board certified reptile vets maybe this will help you. http://arav.org

 

[Elemental Dragon Lord]

Patsy is right in that it's a prolapse. Get to a vet, even if they dont specialize in herps you need this taken care of

 

[dragonwagon]

A prolapse is when the animals insides start to come out. It's incredibly dangerous and often fatal. The area often needs surgery in order to heal properly. Get to a vet asap.

PatsyB, how often does your frog prolapse? A large cricket should not cause a prolapse, it is an indication of an underlying health condition. Possible internal parasites? I suggest you get your frog to a vet before it's too late.

 

[Elemental Dragon Lord]

Actually like snakes with RI problems, alot of reptiles are more susceptible to certain health problems. Patsy just has a hard pooper

 

[dragonwagon]

Actually like snakes with RI problems, alot of reptiles are more susceptible to certain health problems. Patsy just has a hard pooper

I personally own frogs myself. Trust me, it's not normal. A "hard pooper" would indicate possible parasites, or feeders with a hard shell such as meal worms. A large amount of frogs die shortly after a prolapse.