The Tortoise Table

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

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

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

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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