Should I trim my tortoises nails?

MyTortoise

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Do I need to cut her nails/claws (sorry I'm not sure what to call them :'-D ) and if so, how often?
 

Yvonne G

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Once you've set the tortoise up in a safe and secure outdoor habitat, the long nail problem goes away.

Russian tortoises' nails are a bit longer than other species. I wouldn't worry about it.
 
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