The ants attacked my turtles food and I don't have a car to go get him food right now. What can I feed him? Bread? Sunflower seeds? I can't think of antyhing. I don't want to kill him but he looks really hungry
2006-08-26 14:16:59 · 19 answers · asked by here-we-go 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
cabbage....little tiny pieces of cabbage
2006-08-26 14:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Turtles can go a few days without food with no problem at all. It would be better to wait for good food than to feed it something not good for it.
You CAN try worms and bugs found around the house or garden (assuming they are not poisoned or anything), bits of cooked chicken or organ meats, or 'meaty' fish food in the meantime.
(Added 8-28-06)
DO NOT feed RES with:
- Lettuce. Light-green head lettuce like Iceberg has no nutritional value for turtles (or humans for that matter). Besides, RES are mostly carnivores when young and only become partially vegetarian when older.
- Hamburger, bologna, or other meat that is fatty, raw, or heavily processed. Turtles DO NOT do well on fatty meat or other meat that has a poor calcium/phosphorus ratio. Better to serve no food than bad food!
- Vegetables in general. As stated- these are carnivors or omnivores, NOT vegetarians. Any veggies fed should be in moderation and no more than about 1/4th of the diet. Good veggies are dark green leafy stuff and things like carrot pieces or shavings. You may need to lightly boil greens to get them to sink a little in the water and make them easier to eat.
- Ants are not a normal part of a turtle diet, and are mostly dry shell. Baby turtles do eat some ants once in a while though.
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2006-08-27 21:46:43 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The turtle is very aggressive, and will out-compete native species for food and space in our waterways and lake systems. Large specimens can inflict a painful bite.
The turtle has few natural predators in Australia and is a Class 1 declared pest animal.
If you think you have seen one of these turtles, or have one in your possession, please contact the Department of Natural Resources and Mines on 1800 999 367.
2006-08-26 21:21:11 · answer #3 · answered by Bear Naked 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am thinking anything green and growing like lettuce or celery tops or grass or flowers or even frozen vegetables or sunflower seeds or bread or tuna
2006-08-26 21:22:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Before taking any advice here, please go to http://www.turtleexchange.com/forum and ask turtle experts. You shoudl receive an answer within an hour. Plus you will make a few friends with something in common. Turtles :).
2006-08-28 08:08:28 · answer #5 · answered by Carrie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My red eared turtle would only eat puppy food or live food like fish or frogs.
2006-08-26 21:22:41 · answer #6 · answered by eve 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Grass
2006-08-26 21:19:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you have some hamburger, he will eat a little. Or try some lettuce. If you have a damp patch in your yard, you couild dig him some worms.
2006-08-26 21:20:13 · answer #8 · answered by Grendle 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well when was the last time u fed, him i'm sure he'll be fine as long as you go and get him food tomorrow or something, but if not, they will eat cat food, and sliced up hot dog
2006-08-26 21:20:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Them their turtles usually have a hankering for cheeseburgers.
2006-08-26 21:20:58 · answer #10 · answered by Patrick C 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
any fresh vegetable you have n the refrigerator.....but make sure you wash it really well and warm it to room temperature first.....washing it in lukewarm water fr about 3 minutes should do the trick
2006-08-26 21:20:49 · answer #11 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋