Nail cutting
Overgrown nails can cause discomfort and make it difficult for your reptile to walk or climb. Our trained team can safely assess and trim your lizard's or tortoise's nails when needed, helping to keep them comfortable and healthy. Free assessments are available, with nail trimming priced at just £5.00 per animal.
Appointments are required and animals must be securely transported in a carrier.
We will never trim nails shorter than we believe is safe for your reptile, even if this means the nails remain longer than the owner would prefer.
Nail Trimming Terms & Conditions
1. Appointments
Nail trimming is by appointment only and is carried out by trained members of the KBN Reptiles team.
2. Assessment
We will assess your reptile's nails before trimming. If we feel trimming is not required, we will advise accordingly.
3. Risk of Bleeding
Whilst every care is taken during nail trimming, there is a small risk that a nail may bleed if the quick extends further than expected. Should this occur, we will apply an appropriate reptile-safe styptic product or other suitable method to stop the bleeding before your reptile leaves our care.
4. Health & Welfare
If, in our opinion, nail trimming is likely to cause unnecessary stress or could compromise your reptile's welfare, we reserve the right to refuse or postpone the procedure.
5. Veterinary Care
Nail trimming is not a substitute for veterinary treatment. If we identify any concerns regarding your reptile's health or feet, we may recommend that you seek advice from a specialist reptile veterinarian.
6. Owner Responsibility
Owners must inform us of any known health conditions, previous injuries or behavioural concerns that may affect the safe handling of their reptile.
7. Liability
Whilst every reasonable care will be taken, KBN Reptiles cannot accept liability for minor bleeding or nail damage that may occasionally occur as an unavoidable risk of routine nail trimming when the procedure has been carried out with appropriate care and skill.
