Will filing the shell hurt?

pepsiandjac

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I noticed yesterday that 1 of my hatchlings was dragging his back leg,but when I pick him up he moves it normally.
When I was checking him today I noticed that the shell by that leg is really sharp and is probably rubbing him when he walks.
So will it hurt him if I try to smooth it out a bit with an emery board or should I take him to a vet and let them do it.
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Yvonne G

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I would wait until he's a bit bigger to see if it's still an issue. In the meantime, cut off a small strip of duct tape and tape over that offending edge.
 
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