I have two red ear turtles. I notice there nails are getting long. Are you supposed to cut then like you would with a cat?
2006-09-29 13:50:18 · 18 answers · asked by ladymanny 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Um long front claws in a RES means its a male. And yes if overly long (a Herp Vet needs to determine this!!!!) you should take them to a vet for clipping. Please do not attempt this yourself if you don't know what your doing. To find a Herp Vet in your area try these links. http://www.nytts.org/nytts/helpnet.htm
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vets_for_herps
2006-09-29 20:33:19 · answer #1 · answered by Julia F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, use a pair of cat nail clippers. I used to manage a pet shop and I used to cut nails of all animals. However the ones with long nails are females and they need their nails for digging if you plan on breeding them leave them alone until after she lays eggs.
2006-09-29 14:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by miamac49616 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a cotton ball and placed styptic powder on it. This has antiseptic traits and can help you end the bleeding. it truly is the safest element to apply to end the bleeding for a turtle. it could be sturdy to have a vet examine out it contained in the subsequent few days and that can help you you identify for next time the suitable techniques to apply and the way short to cut back them.
2016-11-25 03:11:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Male Red-ears have long front nails that they need for the courtship ritual.
This question makes me wonder if you might not benefit from some other good care advice.
A couple good sites are:
http://www.redearslider.com
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com
2006-09-30 05:17:25 · answer #4 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never knew they had nails, well i did but not that they grow, well i think u should, but incase, just bring them to an expert, so u don't cut off a piece of it finger, u should rahter pay a couple bucks to cut the nail than by doing ur self and ur turtle to lose hte tip of it nails finger
2006-09-29 13:51:27 · answer #5 · answered by Ledzeppelin324 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,you can,Just use a pair of human nail clippers and clip just the sharp tips off.If they bleed,press some flour,dried sage ,or soap(bar) into the nail.It will stop quickly enough.
2006-10-01 19:33:57 · answer #6 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!!!! Please dont! Turtle's have blood streams in there nails and will bleed to death! It will not hurt them as this is normal for turtles to have long nails.
ANd it wont hurt they're poor little feet!
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Come to this site everyone it has all the info you need.
2006-09-30 19:37:47 · answer #7 · answered by reslover99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a rock in the tank so it save them down a little or take them out side on the sidewalk or you your vet for your turtle
GOOD LUCK
2006-09-30 03:06:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's heathy to cut their nails but I think you should leave that to a vet.
2006-09-30 03:26:38 · answer #9 · answered by Brittany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you should let them walk on the ground and it will naturally wear down so that you don't have to cut them. Also don't cut them. You can join my group and i can answers all the questions that you have.
2006-09-30 05:08:31 · answer #10 · answered by turtleguy17 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋