Hemipenal prolapse or something else?

[chamegizzy]

I saw my little 5 month old with a bright red fleshy object exposed, I am not sure what to think? It did recede and contract after he seemed to be putting pressure, I assume he was defecating. Is this common when defecating? Anything I should be worried about?

Please see photo below:

 

[jannb]

That's definitely a prolapse. If it stays in that's good news. I would keep a close eye on him.

 

[bobcochran]

Some panther males will expose their hemipene when defecating sometimes. Shouldn't happen all the time though. If they stay up, he'll be fine.

 

[chamegizzy]

I asked the breeder today and she said it's nothing to worry about, and that they do "show it off" from time to time. Who knew! It did contract immediately so I don't see any issues as of yet.

 

[bobcochran]

Sounds like all is well then.