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Emma&Kimchi
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by Emma&Kimchi » 04 Mar 2024, 13:29
Hi all,
I have a general question about horsfield tortoise claws/nails - when do you need to consider cutting them?
Kimchi's nails seem quite long - I've noticed he now can't fully put his front feet flat on the floor when he walks - although he's still able to walk comfortably and likes to dig and climb. I have attached a picture for reference.
Any advice welcome
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Thank you!
Emma
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lin
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by lin » 04 Mar 2024, 17:30
Hi Emma.
Kimchi’s nails look fine to me. As you say digging is a favourite pastime they also need longish nails for balancing on the females back when mating. You could easily make a ramp from a roof slate at an angle butting up against a mound of largish pebbles for him to clamber up and over and it will help keep them the right length and hopefully he won’t need to have a pedicure.
Lin
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Emma&Kimchi
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by Emma&Kimchi » 04 Mar 2024, 17:46
Hi Lin, that's great - thanks! I just wasnt sure at one point you might considering getting them trimmed. He has a slate where I put his food, and a ramp up to an upstairs part of his table - as well as other logs and stones to clamber over, so hopefully they will stay at any appropriate length!
Many thanks,
Emma
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blabling2
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by blabling2 » 02 Apr 2024, 06:06
I've noticed he now can't fully put his front feet flat on the floor when he walks - although he's still able to walk comfortably and likes to dig and climb. Don't get hurt!
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