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Hermann's tortoise with pink tissue coming out of the cloaca that goes back in: normal, or a prolapse?
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My 2-year-old Hermann's tortoise weighs 460 g and has a shell length of approximately 12–13 cm. On several occasions, apparently while urinating, a pinkish-purple, rounded piece of tissue protruded from the cloaca. Each time it retracted completely on its own, without intervention. Could this be normal penile extrusion, or could it be a penile or cloacal prolapse? Does this require an urgent in-person examination by a reptile veterinarian even though the tissue has fully retracted? What signs would mean that we should seek emergency veterinary care? I have two videos (IMG_4685.mp4 and IMG_4686.mp4) and related photos of the episodes, including after cleaning the area, and would appreciate guidance on how to share these for review. Thank you.
Sorry to hear about your tortoise. I think you can add media to a post and there should be options to do so. I would say to take them to a vet if you see a protrusion for an extended time or see any blood.
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