Riana
Well-Known Member
Hi, everyone
RB is doing wonderfully! He's such an affectionate rat! Not only is he a kisser, but he's also a dentist and a nose cleaner AND an eyebrow groomer AND an ear inspector. Holy moly, he goes all out!
My question is about his boy-bits, though. About 5 days ago I noticed that his left testicle looked like it was missing. That side of his scrotum was a bit shriveled (ie: not stretched by a testicle weighing it down), and I've felt as thoroughly as he'll let me (I have no shame), and it feels as though the testicle is drawn up into his body, but it felt very soft and squishy, compared to his other testicle.
Any thoughts? I know they can draw up their testicles when stressed or scared, but how long can they keep them up, and can they draw only one up? Can it happen for days? I also heard from one website that when males are elderly, they can draw up their testicles permanently, and are sterile from that point on (I don't know if I believe that), has anyone ever heard of that?
RB is doing wonderfully! He's such an affectionate rat! Not only is he a kisser, but he's also a dentist and a nose cleaner AND an eyebrow groomer AND an ear inspector. Holy moly, he goes all out!
My question is about his boy-bits, though. About 5 days ago I noticed that his left testicle looked like it was missing. That side of his scrotum was a bit shriveled (ie: not stretched by a testicle weighing it down), and I've felt as thoroughly as he'll let me (I have no shame), and it feels as though the testicle is drawn up into his body, but it felt very soft and squishy, compared to his other testicle.
Any thoughts? I know they can draw up their testicles when stressed or scared, but how long can they keep them up, and can they draw only one up? Can it happen for days? I also heard from one website that when males are elderly, they can draw up their testicles permanently, and are sterile from that point on (I don't know if I believe that), has anyone ever heard of that?