Cutting Lizard Claws |
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Not all lizards need to have their
claws cut. Large ground dwelling lizards,
like green iguanas for example, require their claws
to be clipped from time to time. In the wild their claws
will 'grind' down as they move about, but in captivity
this tends not to happen. The main reason is due to
the soft substrate in their habitats. They will also
get long when the lizard is not too
active.
When clipping their claws, you have to be very careful
not to cut where there is blood circulation. This means
you will only be able to clip a small potion off the
top of each claw. It is recommended that you take your
lizard to a vet for the first clipping,
and watch how much they take off. You will then be able
to do it yourself without being afraid of injuring your
lizard. |
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