Other Turtle Discussion :: I have a strange question

[Boogerbutt02]

Okay I have a strange question: Can you cut a male turtle's front nails, and not hurt him?

I am not planning on doing this to my male, because I don't like to handle him too much, for the simple fact that he doesn't like, but I was just wondering if it was possible or not?

[turtledudee]

i dont think so, but im not sure.

[jenaero]

It's possible but in my opinion, not worth the risk. There are no turtle manicurists in the wild and they get along fine.

[sonyj]

You'd risk infection and cutting a vein that runs in the nails from what I've heard. I wouldn't risk it either.

[Boogerbutt02]

I am not willing to do it... It was just something that popped into my head when I was attempting to cut my dog's nails... Thanks for your replies...

[JuelisKaylee]

I think that's so funny...a Turtle Manicurist in the wild....

[marisa]

The long nails on males are a secondary sex characteristic and should be left alone. (My RES has really long yellow nails and I think they're kind of nice to look at).