How over-grown is this beak?
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These are before pictures?
Yeah thats still pretty bad 
i would try to reduce the tip and then work the sides as it can be VERY stressful take it slow and do a little each day. dont forget to reward him for his patiance
i would try to reduce the tip and then work the sides as it can be VERY stressful take it slow and do a little each day. dont forget to reward him for his patiance 
Congrats on your new turtle!
Yes, a beak trim definitely is necessary. I have drawn a green line onto your pic to show about where the beak should end up... probably over the course of several trimmings.
I actually wrote a blog post with pictures about how to trim a tortoise's beak - here is the link if you'd like: http://tortaddiction.blogspot.com/2012/12/how-to-trim-tortoises-beak-with-pictures.html
Don't hesitate to ask questions.
Yes, a beak trim definitely is necessary. I have drawn a green line onto your pic to show about where the beak should end up... probably over the course of several trimmings.
I actually wrote a blog post with pictures about how to trim a tortoise's beak - here is the link if you'd like: http://tortaddiction.blogspot.com/2012/12/how-to-trim-tortoises-beak-with-pictures.html
Don't hesitate to ask questions.
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Holy Cow!!! I will be taking off her whole face!!!
I have been steadily working on it. It's much better, but I still have a long ways to go. Fortunately, she doesn't seem to mind in the least.
I have a new habitate built and I have her re-hydrated and she is eating like crazy. I can't believe how intelligent and active they are. She buries herself deeply at night and basks much of the day. She is very brave. The dremel doesn't much phase her, but I only touch it a little every few days. I don't want to risk hitting any blood vessels.
I will head to your blog now! Thank you for in help!
I have been steadily working on it. It's much better, but I still have a long ways to go. Fortunately, she doesn't seem to mind in the least.
I have a new habitate built and I have her re-hydrated and she is eating like crazy. I can't believe how intelligent and active they are. She buries herself deeply at night and basks much of the day. She is very brave. The dremel doesn't much phase her, but I only touch it a little every few days. I don't want to risk hitting any blood vessels.
I will head to your blog now! Thank you for in help!
Slow and steady is the best way to be doing it. Sounds like your doing a good job with her.
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