Sulcata feet question

The_Four_Toed_Edward

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I love that. We are putting a full door on so he can be safe and warm and locked in for the night. There are coyotes where we live so not taking any chances over night!
I think his toe nails may be long. Some up to an inch. I tried a drimmel with zero luck! Wouldn’t even shave them down a bit. I was thinking maybe his foot couldn’t get clearance on that side possibly causing the bend. I need to find a new tool for this job! Thank you for any input on this guy! Quickly trying to provide him with an awesome life:)
I would maybe do both, a regular door and plastic strips. Like Maggie said the strips will keep the heat in the house.
 

Maggie3fan

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That actually seems plausible. I see no visible injury currently and I have zero idea about what he’s been through until I adopted him last week. I wonder how old this injury could be and it it’s fixable. It does appear like he just can’t lift it up.
Would he let you feel his leg up under his carapace? I'd try to feel both legs and see if there's a difference. BUT warning.... some torts will jerk that leg back in and crush you fingers...it's very painful. He really looks nice actually.
 

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