Out from the undergrown, but a question

[Nay]

Both my Ornates have surfaced from their winter wonderland.
Fluffy, the male, who I have only had a year came out on Sunday. Louise, who I have had for about 10 years, and this is her first hibernation, came out Wed. They both seem a good solid weight, look pretty clear and happy, peeing all over me. But the question is both their beaks are pretty grown. I have no problem trimming them, but curious if that was normal the have growth when sleeping?
If that's the worse, I am thrilled!! It was scarey, but thanks to all who gave me some great ideas on how to prepare the beds.
Won't be quite as worried next year.
Here's Louise, right after emerging:

and here's Fluffy:

Here's Fuffy in some pretty cold water!!

Nay

 

[SailingMystic]

You are right. Those beaks grew. I'm not an expert, but wanted to chime in because my three-toed box turtles' nails also grew a lot!! ESP the back. Also- I had mine inside and they are out during the day in their pen-- active in the sun, but I'm worried about an early spring and temps dropping again fast (on east coast). What's the coldest temp for a box and a Russian? I may do what you are doing and leave them out, but I'm nervous about it. It's nice to read about your success!

 

[ascott]

I am giving you two a bump....ready?....BUUUMMMPPPP

 

[JoesMum]

Torts slow down when they hibernate. They don't stop. Growth of claws, beak and shell is entirely normal.

 

[SailingMystic]

I am giving you two a bump....ready?....BUUUMMMPPPP

Lol! Thanks needed that !

 

[nicoleandrocky]

they look really cute with their heads poking out
I'm pretty sure that shell growth, beak, and their nails is normal, good luck!