Do I cut my tortoises nails?

[William B]

Been noticing my tortoises nails getting longer recently and he doesn't necessarily have any where to scratch them on. since this is the case would it be okay to trim them and can i use normal nail trimmers. (the tortoise is 4 years old)

 

[wellington]

They usually don't need trimming if he is properly housed on proper substrate with some flat slate or rock to walk over and eat food from.
Post a pic of the nails and his enclosure and we can help with what might need changing to help him.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

You can let him walk on cement or slate. Even terra cotta will keep them trimmed naturally

 

[TammyJ]

If you post a few pictures of the tortoise and enclosure, we will be better able to help you. Thanks.