Just found a Red-Eared Slider
2006-06-13 11:44:38 · 5 answers · asked by suga coatz 3 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Yes, they can eat grasshoppers and any other insect or invertebrate. However, grasshoppers have a hard exoskeleton and it is difficult to digest. Too much is not good.
The best food for a turtle is pellets, which has all the nutrients it needs for good growth. Imagine feeding dogs meat all the time. Not a good idea. Dog food is balanced and has everything it needs.
So, grasshoppers and other live prey (insects, inverts, meat and fish) should only be given as a treat. Sure, they love the treat, but it's not good if they only eat that. It may take the turtle some time to accept the pellets.
Here is a caresheet for RES:
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/caresheet-red_ear_slider.htm
2006-06-13 15:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by wu_gwei21 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes it is normal food for them ,they also eat shrimp,tortillas ,lettuce,cooked rice ,bread,dead fish,red meat,bananas,papapya,carrots,a variety of plants,duck weed ,young water hyacinth etc ,
when they are full they stop eating and go to sleep in the sun
2006-06-13 11:49:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. 2
2006-06-13 11:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turtles will die if you give him grasshoppers to eat.
2006-06-13 11:48:18 · answer #4 · answered by Cutie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is ok becuz they can eat crickets and worms
2006-06-13 14:01:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋