Mozart, an iguana with an erection that has lasted for over a week, will have his penis amputated in the next couple of days.Veterinarians at Antwerp’s Aquatopia had sought to treat the animal’s problem, but decided removal was the only solution because of the risk of infection. The good news for Mozart and his mates is that male iguanas have two penises.Mozart, sitting on the shoulders of his keeper as camera crews focused on his red, swollen erection, seemed unperturbed by the news.
“It doesn’t bother him. He doesn’t know what amputation means,” said vet Luc Lambrecht, adding that Mozart’s sexual activity should be undimmed by the operation.
“I don’t think so. That’s all in his head.”
I have to love Reuters for their ability to get stories from most everywhere… and also for their editors choices in what gets posted. They don’t explain how a iguana got viagra… they just note that it had, and its caused a reaction so strong that they have the amputate his penis (yes I cringed when I read that) but hey it’s ok since they have two. That I did not know.
Considering the Wikipedia Article on Iguanas say that they tend to get thin and die in captivity from nervousness… I wonder how Mozart will fair after the amputation.
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