My tortoise's beak needs trimming / shaving

by Maura
(Hingham, MA)

Should i do it myself? How do i keep him from pulling his head into his shell? Where can I take him to have it done? Will a bird's cuddle bone work for him to do it on his own or is that not safe...help? Thank you! - Maura :)

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Feb 17, 2011
Trimming my tortoise's beak
by: Maura

Thank you. I was thinking along those lines since I can't ever get him to keep his head still anyway - he's always cramming himself back into his shell and I really didn't want to go there anyway! Now I have to go find a vet that can / will do it for me. Ugh! Thanks for your input!

- Maura :)

Feb 16, 2011
My Tortoise's beak needs trimming
by: Anonymous

Leave this one to the Vet.

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