caz
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Post by caz on Feb 5, 2006 8:56:14 GMT -8
How do you know if your gerbies claws are too long  They have pretty long claws and I suppose in the wild being on sand etc. and digging it would wear them down. When in an artifical environment (like a tank) how will they keep trim? Will I know when they are too long - will they curl or something? Caroline |
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Post by dawn on Feb 5, 2006 9:05:56 GMT -8
I was thinking the same thing the other day!!!
I know with hamsters they do start to curl under -but its almost impossible to cut them!!!!
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Feb 5, 2006 10:42:20 GMT -8
Post by doomgerbiluk on Feb 5, 2006 10:42:20 GMT -8
Well I've had gerbils 4 years and at the peak had over 80 and I've NEVER had to trim a nail. I almost had to trim a pallid nail after he broke the claw but when I went to do it it was healed and sorted.
I suggest provide hard surfaces such as a brick to climb on if the nails look overlong fist.
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Feb 5, 2006 11:19:20 GMT -8
Post by dawn on Feb 5, 2006 11:19:20 GMT -8
wow - There more practical than hamsters then!!
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Feb 5, 2006 11:58:30 GMT -8
Post by AndreaS15 on Feb 5, 2006 11:58:30 GMT -8
I've never had a gerbil with overgrown claws either.
Some of my tanks I keep a slate stone in, but not all. I think all the digging they do keeps them at a good length.
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caz
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Feb 5, 2006 13:28:36 GMT -8
Post by caz on Feb 5, 2006 13:28:36 GMT -8
Even though it's soft stuff Andrea?
Bonnie only digs in the corners of the glass ! ;D
Some abrasive stone is a good idea though... LOL
Caroline
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