| In the wild, iguanas need sharp claws to climb trees. | | | | it too short, you may nip the blood vessel that runs |
| However, you'll probably want to cut them off so | | | | through the claw and cause bleeding. You should aim |
| you don't have to worry about them hurting you. | | | | for the area just above where the nail starts to |
| Most owners do this at least once a month. This | | | | curve. |
| process can prove to be difficult, especially during | | | | If you do cause bleeding, it's important that you stop |
| your first two times. This article will give you a few | | | | it quickly. You can use a commercial blood clotting |
| tips to make trimming your iguana's claws a little | | | | power or just regular cornstarch. You should hold the |
| easier. | | | | bleeding toe in the powder for at least 10 minutes to |
| Age | | | | ensure that all bleeding has stopped. |
| It's best that you start trimming your lizard's claws | | | | Fussing |
| when he's still very young. If you start while he's | | | | If your iguana isn't used to having his nails trimmed, |
| young, his claws won't be big enough to cause much | | | | he will probably fuss and fight. Since they're sharp, |
| damage yet. He will also get used to getting them | | | | you don't want him thrashing them around |
| trimmed so you should have an easier time when | | | | everywhere. It's a good idea to wrap him completely |
| he's grown much bigger. Another good reason for | | | | in a towel leaving only the leg that you're working |
| starting early is that the claws won't grow as long if | | | | with out. |
| you start trimming them at a young age. | | | | Brittle |
| Blood | | | | It's best not to cut the claws when they're very |
| Like other reptiles, iguanas will die if they lose even a | | | | brittle. If his nails are very brittle, then you should |
| modest amount of blood. Therefore, it's important | | | | wait to cut them after he's had a bath. The water |
| that you don't trim the claw too short. If you do cut | | | | will help make them much less brittle. |