Nail trimming

[DerekL]

We have rescued a tortoise who is recovering well. Her nails seem very long but do they need clipping and if so how.
Thanks

 

[Tom]

I wouldn't clip those. Not too bad. A summer or two outside on some rough ground will take care of that.

 

[Yvonne G]

The nails on russian tortoises are naturally longer than other species. There's nothing unusual in the length of your tortoise's nails.

 

[DerekL]

The nails on russian tortoises are naturally longer than other species. There's nothing unusual in the length of your tortoise's nails.

That's great thanks and now I know what type of tortoise it is we can make it's care more specific.