2007-01-04 14:37:45 · 11 answers · asked by gonelikedawind 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
You don't have to but you have the option of cutting any reptiles nails just don't cut too much or it could turn out bad. A lot of pet shops or vets will do it for free, and if not it is pretty cheap if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself.
2007-01-04 14:43:30 · answer #1 · answered by jason c 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Long foreclaws in Red-ear sliders is a sign it is a male. It will use these claws as part of the courtship ritual, and MAY use them against a rival male if the tank is too crowded.
There is no real need to cut them, and if it DOES use them aggressively you should try fo a bigger tank.
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2007-01-05 04:06:46 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not cut a RES nails, for one thing, the length of nails helps determine their gender. (If you have cut their nails and then need to know the males from the females, it would be difficult, Not impossible though, their tails also give them away). Also, the nails will wear down naturally if you have bricks and other course items for them to crawl on.
2007-01-05 10:15:34 · answer #3 · answered by Robin B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why? Does it hurt when he jumps up on you and licks your face? No cut nails!!! Nails will wear down with use. A turtle will only resent you for it.
2007-01-04 14:41:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i don't think of so. i'm undecided how comparable your turtle is to my 2 yet mine are maquarrie short necks and considered one of my turtles bite off its front nails however the different turtle, his nails do not seeem to complication him. desire this facilitates. :)
2016-10-30 01:04:00 · answer #5 · answered by quinteros 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but watch out for the quick (the vein inside the nail)
2007-01-04 14:41:26 · answer #6 · answered by mka1369 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO! The males need their nails to help with food tearing and to attract females. Please check out my site as well. It's about the care of RESs. www.geocities.com/radiofemme/turtles
2007-01-05 20:23:35 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's necessary. I have 4 of them and they are doing great. Had them for years.
2007-01-04 15:10:24 · answer #8 · answered by TexasSweetie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...if there not bother the turtle dont worry about it
2007-01-04 14:56:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no,males use them in their courting rituals
2007-01-04 21:40:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋