Beak on baby leopard

[Chicobeaks]

I recently got a baby Pardalis Pardalis. Everything is going great so far but I have a little concern over his beak. When he eats or opens/closes his mouth his beak gets in the way and make a little clicking noise. It isn't keeping him from eating but I have a little bit of concern that it might get in the way if it doesn't correct itself soon. I've never had any beak issues with my other torts so I'm a little lost here. I've tried cuttlebone but he isn't interested. Will he grow into it or should I consider a beak trim on such a young animal?

 

[ascott]

When you look at the beak can you see the issue spot? Are you able to post a pic?

 

[yagyujubei]

Some of mine occasionally click when they eat, but I can't see any problems. I'm not worried. I'll bet it stops on it's own.

 

[dmmj]

Does it look like an overbite? or is the beak to long? a picture wold be of great help.

 

[Chicobeaks]

Sorry for not getting back to this earlier. Work had me tied up all day. I'll get a picture posted in the morning.

 

[Hallbomber]

One of mine has clicking when eating sometimes. Its normal from what i have found. It doesnt imply any jaw/beak issues i dont think.

 

[Chicobeaks]

My apologies for abandoning this thread. The camera on my phone sucks and I can't get any decent pictures of the beak issue. I can see it catching a little bit when he closes his mouth. My short term remedy is to start feeding him on a little piece of granite in hopes that his beak will grind down a little bit. I'll post some pics as soon as I get a decent camera.

 

[ascott]

My short term remedy is to start feeding him on a little piece of granite in hopes that his beak will grind down a little bit

Perfect start