Does my greek need a manicure?

[nicholas lim]

Hi all, we've had Sheldon for about a year and a few months now and lately I've noticed his claws are a little long. I was wondering if i need to give him a trim or are they normal for his breed. He's a golden greek. We have a few pieces of slate in the enclosure (one that we put his food on), and there are a few terra cotta pots in there that he likes to climb on. From what i was told, they tend to file their own nails down as they explore, but it seems like i might need to help a bit. Thanks in advance

P.s. i know the substrate looks really dry. I took these pics right before i wet down the tank. I had to snap them while he was still sleepy haha.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Greeks often have long nails.
It's very easy to cut off too much and have them bleed.
We need advice from a Greek keeper with experience..........

 

[Yvonne G]

Those nails look perfectly fine.

 

[yillt]

Hi all, we've had Sheldon for about a year and a few months now and lately I've noticed his claws are a little long. I was wondering if i need to give him a trim or are they normal for his breed. He's a golden greek. We have a few pieces of slate in the enclosure (one that we put his food on), and there are a few terra cotta pots in there that he likes to climb on. From what i was told, they tend to file their own nails down as they explore, but it seems like i might need to help a bit. Thanks in advance

P.s. i know the substrate looks really dry. I took these pics right before i wet down the tank. I had to snap them while he was still sleepy haha.

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They look fine but if you're worried just add some slate and maybe some half logs for him to wear them down.

 

[Gillian M]

Those nails look perfectly fine.

Aren't they too long?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Aren't they too long?

Not for a Russian.

 

[Gillian M]

Not for a Russian.

Thanks your answer Ed.

The tort is a Greek one. Oli's claws are getting rather long too, but I have not had enough courage to cut them by myself.