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Hi all, I have a pair of box turtles that I have kept for the past 6 years. I notice today one of them as a extremly large beak like formation on its upper jaw. Is this normal and if not what do I need to do? I tried to get a picture of it the best I could.
 

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Holy cow! Dont get crazy yet, try feeding it dry dog foot, or unsoaked monkey chow. It doesnt look that bad yet , but it could get worse. If muching on those hard foods doesnt help you may have to manualy grind it.
 
You need to take it to a vet for triming. Also a large beak can effect eating s you might want to do it soon. Ladt thing for the future try feeding the turtles on a rock or something so they grind naturaly. And put a rock in there cage so there claws dont get to big. Good luck.
 
That is definately a job for the vet.There are worse beaks out there,but it doesn't get any better.
 
Thanks guys for the help. I got her an set to go to the vet tomorrow I will try to post some new pics on our return.
 
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