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Tortoise_Named_Alfred
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claw question.

my leopard's claws are getting lengthy.
if it's bothersome, how do i go about trimming them if needed?

05-09-2008 11:32 AM

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RE: claw question.

I've trimed mine like you would a dogs claws. Depending on how little they are. But to be safe have a vet show you how much to take off, you don't want to cut into the quick and cause discomfort or bleeding.

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05-09-2008 01:16 PM

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RE: claw question.

I would change his substrate. Given he chance to wear down naturally they will not get too long at all Smile
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05-10-2008 01:06 AM

Tortoise_Named_Alfred
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RE: claw question.

wizzasmum Wrote:

I would change his substrate. Given he chance to wear down naturally they will not get too long at all Smile

Sue

What different substrate could i use to let him wear them down?
Just some sort of rock or gravel?

05-10-2008 10:20 AM

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RE: claw question.

You can put in a slate tile.

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05-10-2008 10:29 AM

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RE: claw question.

I like keeping a nice big flatish rock in each enclosure. Helps with nails and gives them something to climb on.

05-10-2008 10:40 AM

Tortoise_Named_Alfred
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RE: claw question.

i've got pleny of tiles and flat rock in my house/yard so i shall go search the yard and see what comes up.
thanks

05-10-2008 03:14 PM

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