trimming a tortoise's claws

by PETER BRIGGS
(CROMER)

MY SPUR THIGH TORTOISE

MY SPUR THIGH TORTOISE

i have a thigh spured tortoise,just wandering if you can trim there claws,as it seems to be having trouble walking.

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Sep 02, 2010
 Trimming Claws on a Tortoise
by: Shelly

Yes, you can trim the claws. Many people choose to have a vet show them how the first time. There is always the danger of cutting into the quick and causing pain and bleeding.


Keep it slow and steady.

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