Broken Beak?

[Rachel H.]

Hi folks. New to tortoise forum.

I have a young Leopard Tortoise that started holding it's beak in an odd manner. Upon closer inspection it looks like his lower beak is misaligned and has split. He has been on a softened mazuri diet due to his small size. He eats out of a terracotta dish. He still eats a lot and runs all over his enclosure. I have read a lot about potentially trimming the beak but I will be contacting the exotic vet in the area tomorrow. Simply wanted some insight from some experienced people.

Insight is welcome. He lives in an enclosure with a powersun lamp and an additional ceramic heat source. He receives occasional veggies but eats Mazuri Small Tortoise Diet.

Thanks in advance.

 

[ascott]

Hi folks. New to tortoise forum.

I have a young Leopard Tortoise that started holding it's beak in an odd manner. Upon closer inspection it looks like his lower beak is misaligned and has split. He has been on a softened mazuri diet due to his small size. He eats out of a terracotta dish. He still eats a lot and runs all over his enclosure. I have read a lot about potentially trimming the beak but I will be contacting the exotic vet in the area tomorrow. Simply wanted some insight from some experienced people.

Insight is welcome. He lives in an enclosure with a powersun lamp and an additional ceramic heat source. He receives occasional veggies but eats Mazuri Small Tortoise Diet.

Thanks in advance. View attachment 243626

Looks like a lower split that has been healing.....perhaps offer the food on a piece of slate so that the tort can self file when eating?