Jellybean33
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Hi there, I have had my Russian tortoise for 10 years and his beak is quite overgrown but only at the front. He has a cuttlebone but refuses to touch it (I've tried everything from soaking it in cucumber to leaving food on it but he just ignores it), and I have switched to feeding him on a slate but his beak is so long at this point it needs to be trimmed. I took him to a vet who has experience with reptiles and he agreed that trimming was necessary, however Sheldon refused to come out of his shell during the visit. He is extremely strong and because of this the vet suggested the only way to safely trim his beak would be to put him under anaesthetic. I am just concerned about whether this is safe or necessary? It seems a bit much for a beak trim but the vet said if Sheldon were awake during it he would likely squirm and potentially hurt himself. I wouldn't feel confident trimming it myself, was just wondering if anyone else has had their tort's beak trimmed under anaesthetic?