Toenail clipping. yay, or nay?

[KahliLizard]

So, I have been wondering if I should clip my beardie's nails. His nails have grown quite large, and can do lots of damage when he is climbing on you (I have scars to prove it!). when I do the courage, I try, but then get worried I might hurt him, so I don't. What is your opinions on clipping nails? should I clip them, or not?

 

[CooperDragon]

You can clip them with regular clippers. Just be careful and only snip the thin tips of the nails. It's pretty easy when you've done it once or twice. Keep a bit of corn starch handy to stop bleeding if you accidentally nick too high. Alternatively you can use a tile substrate and put in a rough-ish basking rock to help file the nails down naturally.

 

[Brezzy99]

I use baby nail clippers to cut my dragons nails. I wait til they are asleep to cut them.

 

[Trouble119]

I use baby clippers on Ngarehu's nails. He's really easy-going. I don't even have to towel him. I clip once a week, although usually it's just a touch-up.

Draco's on slate tile, so his wear down naturally.

Comparing the two methods: I definitely prefer the slate tile. Right after clipping, Ngarehu tends to have problems gripping my shirt, while Draco doesn't have this issue at all.

 

[Amazonia]

Nioka's nails take ages to grow (he's on tiles) but he had one that was getting sharp again, so I took my clippers to it, just took the tip off and that's him good for ages now I quite like doing it, it's kinda therapeutic - I also get asked to cut my parents' dogs dew claws - they're thick and hard to cut through but it's quite satisfying when you do it! Feel like a pet manicurist!

 

[KahliLizard]

Thanks for all your suggestions. Amazonia, I never thought of it that way, but I love it. I went out this morning and bought some slate tiles, so hopefully that will help with his nails. If not, I can be Kahli's personal lizard manicurist. I must admit it, when I first got Kahli, I did paint his toenails pink. It took 10 months before it was completely off. But, once again, thanks you all for your help!

 

[Amazonia]

Painted beardie nails, never heard of that before! I'm sure he looked very pretty.

 

[KahliLizard]

yes, he did look very pretty. If I had taken a picture, I would share it.

 

[DragonsForBreakfast]

You can also file his nails: I did that when Clifford was young and the nails were very fine. I actually cut and file my baby's nails because when you cut they at an angle they can still be sharp.