how long is too long when we talk claws?

JawsMew · 19-04-2014, 07:13 PM

I have rehomed an elderly tort who wasn't looked after that well and spent most of its time on grass. I can't seem to find online about claw length. To me the front claws look super long. They curl right around and touch his legs. So when he walks he is waking on his claws. I am a complete newbie but in love and wanting to make sure my forever tort has a wonderful new home with me. Help!

Suze65 · 19-04-2014, 08:04 PM

If the claws are curling right round and touching the skin then it sound like they could do with a trim , but if we could see a pic we could give you a better idea.

alley cat · 19-04-2014, 08:59 PM

I have just seen your other thread that has a facial close up of the tort and if that is the claw that is visible underneath then they are too long!!

http://shelledwarriors.co.uk/forum/s...673#post638673

JawsMew · 20-04-2014, 09:32 AM

as soon as I saw the tort I thought they looked way too long. I really don't want to cut them myself. I would be so scared. I also didn't want to take her/him to the reptile vet local to me this soon as I wanted Jaws to settle ... but it must be so uncomfortable

this tort has spent the past 40 plus years in a garden with minimum care. Poor old tort

alley cat · 20-04-2014, 09:43 AM

Can you post a pic of the claws so we can see the extent of the problem?

JawsMew · 20-04-2014, 05:08 PM

I will post a photo asap.

19-04-2014, 07:13 PM	#1
JawsMew Junior Member Egg Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 38	how long is too long when we talk claws? I have rehomed an elderly tort who wasn't looked after that well and spent most of its time on grass. I can't seem to find online about claw length. To me the front claws look super long. They curl right around and touch his legs. So when he walks he is waking on his claws. I am a complete newbie but in love and wanting to make sure my forever tort has a wonderful new home with me. Help!

19-04-2014, 08:04 PM	#2
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	If the claws are curling right round and touching the skin then it sound like they could do with a trim , but if we could see a pic we could give you a better idea. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

19-04-2014, 08:59 PM	#3
alley cat Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,150	I have just seen your other thread that has a facial close up of the tort and if that is the claw that is visible underneath then they are too long!! http://shelledwarriors.co.uk/forum/s...673#post638673

20-04-2014, 09:32 AM	#4
JawsMew Junior Member Egg Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 38	as soon as I saw the tort I thought they looked way too long. I really don't want to cut them myself. I would be so scared. I also didn't want to take her/him to the reptile vet local to me this soon as I wanted Jaws to settle ... but it must be so uncomfortable this tort has spent the past 40 plus years in a garden with minimum care. Poor old tort

20-04-2014, 09:43 AM	#5
alley cat Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,150	Can you post a pic of the claws so we can see the extent of the problem?

20-04-2014, 05:08 PM	#6
JawsMew Junior Member Egg Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 38	I will post a photo asap.

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