Horsfield tortoise claws

[Emma&Kimchi]

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

[lin]

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

[Emma&Kimchi]

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

[blabling2]

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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[ramiroflores]

I'm also wondering if I should lengthen it to make it more beautiful, but I'm afraid contact with the floor will hurt the turtle