Hello, all. This is my second post. I did a quick search for the topic of claw trimming, but I didn't find anything, so I thought I'd ask now. How do you know if a tortoise's claws are overgrown? As I mentioned in my introduction, I recently bought two Russian tortoises, and their claws seem a bit too long, but I am not sure. I am hesitant to trim them, because if they are normal, I could end up cutting the quick and making them bleed. In the past, I had a beautiful male box turtle, and I thought his claws were too long, but they were actually normal and he bled. He was okay, but I do not want to repeat that.
If the claws are indeed too long, what is the best way to trim them? Is a claw trimmer for dogs suitable, or should I use a human nail clipper? Also, what is the best technique for making sure the tortoise doesn't move too much, or withdraw into its shell? Thank you for your advice.
If the claws are indeed too long, what is the best way to trim them? Is a claw trimmer for dogs suitable, or should I use a human nail clipper? Also, what is the best technique for making sure the tortoise doesn't move too much, or withdraw into its shell? Thank you for your advice.