My turtle wont eat?

Question

My sister gave me a baby painted turtle its really small no bigger than a dollar coin, Ive had the turtle for about for months now I keep him in a large tank with basking areas and heat lamp and a uva/uvb light and the turtle seems to be happy but he wont eat . . . . I have tried sevral different types of pellets and I have tried fresh fruit and veggies and Ive tried the freeze dried shrimp but the turtle wont eat any of it the only thing the turtle will eat is dried blood worms but That cant be healthy for him to eat just that is it?? does anyone have any suggestions on how to get my turtle to eat??

Answer 1

It sounds like you are doing most things right, but you don't mention tank temps. They should be around 75-80F, with basking sites at 90F. Cold temps are a common problem.

Try various live 'fish foods' from the local mega pet shop- small fish, 'bugs' (not mealworms), worms, live shrimp or other small crustaceans, snails, etc.

Keep in mind that small turtles have both small mouths and small appetites.

Just FYI- baby Painteds do not eat any fruits or veggies. Wait until it gets over about 4".

Also- big changes stress turtles. If you just got it a week or so ago- just be patient. Offer food, but give it some undisturbed time to get over the changes.

Answer 2

I had two red ear sliders and the one loved cooked meat and the other way crazy about the blood worms but they both ate the floating pellets. Try using ReptoMin Floating Food Sticks or Fluker's Aquatic Turtle Formula Turtle Diet.

Hey who ever said release the turtle back into the wild is an IDIOT! Releasing captive reptiles back into the wild especially turtles such as red eared sliders which are know to have diseases such as salmonella can wreck the area's ecosystem. Releasing the turtle to a local creek could kill all the creatures that live there. Take it to a local pet store if you don't want it, they will find it a home.

Answer 3

Have you tried crickets? I used to have 3 red eared sliders and they loved crickets. Also, you may want to try feeding it in a different container. When mine were really small they didn't want to eat in their tank for some reason. Mine liked ReptoMin and they really liked dried shrimp. I would just get the shrimp at Walmart in the fish section. It may not get all the nutrients it needs from just blood worms though. Also, turtles don't have to eat everyday so it just may not be hungry. www.turtlesale.com has some good info that may help. Good luck!!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I have used Reptomin sticks. When I first had my turtle, it was quite small, had very picky about eating. I would use the Reptomin sticks and soak in either tuna or salmon oil, he couldn't resist. Now that he is much bigger (~2-3x) he will eat most foodstuff (worms, crickets, feeder fish, other small insects). I still give him Reptomin, especially during the winter months, but during the spring, summer and fall, I will bring in what I can catch or buy feeder fish.

Answer 6

maybe you shouldnt gave youre turtle too much foods , does it has a a water that can go swim in , cause some turtle like to have their own swimming pond in their tanks with small rocks alll around inside . or you think its sick wouldnt eat anything else ? maybe you made him sick with those foods you had . i dont think turtles does eat worms ? umm, why dont you go to the vet or to the pet market and take to the dotor so can see what wrong with youre pet turtle ?

Answer 7

my turtles love earth worms alive

Answer 8

Release the turtle back into the environment. Turtles are wild animals. They are not domesticated like dogs and cats. Your turtle will never love you back (in fact it probably hates you).

Answer 9

Turtles die fast just let it die you'll be alright.
Or go to discovery channel?I'm sure they talk about turtles.

Answer 10

its normal this time of year, they go into 'hybernation mode.'
if you dont want him hybernating (sp?) just get him out every day and keep the water warm...he will be better soon. if not its time for the vet