Tortoise Nail Trimming

[Kaden 17071]

I think my tort‘s nails are start to grow kinda long. Would I cut these and if I do how, and would I need something special?IMG_1103.heic

 

[Kaden 17071]

sorry I can get the picture working but a rough guess of her nail length would be half an inch.

 

[zovick]

I think my tort‘s nails are start to grow kinda long. Would I cut these and if I do how, and would I need something special?IMG_1103.heic

You should be able to use a pair of human nail clippers unless your tortoise is huge in size. Just be careful not to cut into the quick which is the whiter area of the nail closer to the foot.

 

[Tom]

I think my tort‘s nails are start to grow kinda long. Would I cut these and if I do how, and would I need something special?IMG_1103.heic

Tortoise nails seldom need trimming. What species are we talking about? Age and size? Male or female? Front or back nails? Many females grow long back nails to help with nest digging and egg deposition.

If you do decide to cut them, know that tortoise nails tend to be MUCH harder than dog or cat nails, and much more difficult to cut.

Try to get your pic to show before cutting. At the bottom left corner of the box where I am typing is a box that says "Attach files" with a little paper clip. If you click on that, you should be able to choose your pic and attach it.

 

[Kaden 17071]

ok thank you all for the info

 

[Yvonne G]

If it's a Russian or a leopard, they're nails are long naturally. No trimming is necessary.