Cutting claws?

[MarieAllen127]

Hey I'm a Hermann Tortoise owner! My Tortoise named Leo is 1 year and 3 months old. Her nails have not grown too long probably less than an inch. People keep asking if I cut her nails or not. But to be honest, I don't really know how, or if I should even do it! Please tell me if I should cut her nails or not, if so, How do I do it?

 

[wellington]

Usually tortoises don't need their nails cut.

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Pictures would be good to see if necessary? But I doubt it is by your description.

Welcome to the forum btw!🐢💚I don’t suppose you’d mind sharing a pic of your full set up? It’s nice to see how new members are keeping their babies🙂

 

[zolasmum]

If Leo is getting a chance to walk about on a fairly rough surface, her nails will wear down naturally. If they seem to be impeding her walking, then you could clip the points off just a tiny bit with nail scissors- making sure you don't cut into the darker bit of the nail, as that's where the blood vessels are. It probably isn't necessary, though.
Angie