If I was to cut my turtle nails what would happen to him?

Question

If I was to cut my turtle nails what would happen to him?

Answer 1

He would blow up.

Answer 2

As long as you are careful and don't cut the quick he should be fine.

Answer 3

NEVER cut the males longggggg front nails. You could cut to short and he could become sick and yhen to the vet and it would cost you $$$$$

They are not suppose to be cut. The males use their long front nails in mating.

I have had two Sliders for 36 yrs now plus a 8 yr old and a 5 yr old..

I have had them in a 150gal pond for about 6 yrs now..

**Here is some important and a lot of info. If he or she is small get feeder guppies or small feeder goldfish, frozen brown worms ..even meal worms. For the lil guys you may have to cut up there food.

**Red-eared sliders, Gender especially juveniles, can be difficult to s*x. Gender in adults is determined by external physical characteristics and behavior. Males have longer fore claws (which are use in courtship), a longer tail length. Males are smaller in  size and shell length.  Turtles are considered juveniles till after 5 yrs old.

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