Can I trim my bearded dragons nails?

Question

They have gotten very sharp and long. He's around 8 months or so and has never had his nails trimmed. How do I do this?

Answer 1

You can trim their nails, but do it with an emery board rather than nail clippers so that you avoid cutting the quick and hurting him.

Answer 2

Yes the nails can be trimmed, use a dog nail clipper. the reason the nails do not harm them in the wild is because of them  getting worn down.

Answer 3

go to the vet

Answer 4

Yes,i would just do the tips.

                       Debbie O

Answer 5

Unless you are getting scratched up badly, I would leave them alone.  It can be difficult to clip them without hitting the quick.  I would try to get a vet to do it if you really want it done.  If you try to do it at home, use a very bright light held up to the toe so you can try to see the quick and avoid hitting it. Good luck.

Answer 6

I second clipping the tips with a dog nail trimmer and then smoothing them out with an emery board.  You can wrap him in a towel and cover his head if he won't hold still.