nail clipping

[jstouts]

can i clip their nails? im tired of getting shredded every time i pick them up

 

[Cammy]

Yes, but you have to be careful not to clip the quick. If you look at the nail you will see the pointy part branching off of a darker base. This darker part is the quick. If you cut this, you're beardie will start bleeding. It's a good idea to have some styptic powder or baking soda to clot the wound in case you make a mistake. If you are not confident in your ability to trim their nails carefully, you may want to stick to filing.

 

[PeppersGirl]

Dragon claws have two main parts, the black outer edge is generally the sharp bit as you've probably noticed . Under that is a thick clear layer, and when you hold the nail up to the light you can acually see the blood vessel and where the sensitive 'quick' ends. Usually I use a small pair of nail clippers and nip off the VERY tip of the black part on the end of the claw. Most importantly, don't stress out :lol: It's not as hard as it sounds!