how can I feed turle?

Question

I got a new turle and it doesn't want to eat I keep trying to feed the food they gave me but it doesn't want to eat and I also tried feeding it some lettucebut no dice

Answer 1

try different foods. my turtle was picky the 1st few days i had him. so now we alternate between gold fish, pellets and frozen turtle food that has all kinds of good stuff in there.

Answer 2

We need to know the species to help in depth, but the main reasons most turtles don't eat are simple:

Too cold. The water temp should run about 75-80F

Wrong food. For example, young pond turtles (like Red-ear sliders and Painted turtles) only eat meats, and never eat vegetables. No turtle should eat plain lettuce- yuck!

Too stressed. If the poor thing is being kept in a small, cramped, dirty tank, or is getting the wrong kind of care, or has no good lighting, etc., etc. then it will stop eating.

For good info on most kinds of turtles, try http://www.austinsturtlepage.com

Answer 3

What kind of turtle is it? How long have you had it? It's very important to know what kind it is, as different turtles and tortoises need different foods and need different temperatures and different humidity. Also, some turtles won't eat for up to a week after being relocated, due to stress. Do you have hiding spots in the tank? Those also help reduce stress.

FYI, for the person that said turtles don't eat much, a healthy turtle can be a little pig and will overeat sometimes! Healthy, stress-free turltes want to eat!

Katrina

Answer 4

Does it have enough water?

We just got a turtle, and prepared by doing all of the research. First of all, they are meat eaters. Second, some kinds CANNOT eat unless submerged under water. They sometimes take it on land, but they cannot acutally EAT it until under water.

You probably have this kind, as they are the most common as pets.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

well when i got my turtle it did not fell comfortable so u just have to wait until he/she gets comfortable in your house, when i go on vacation and i leave bubbles (my turtle) with a aturtle sitter she neaver eats the way i feed my
turtle is o feed her chicken i cut up the pieces in to it bite sizes and i hold it to the turtes mouth well with my nails because i get bitten all the time and thats the only way i can feed my turtle and im the oly person that can feed my turtle because it has gotten used to me feeding it.

E-mail me if this works please i want to know if my turtle is the only one that does that. ok

good luck : )

Answer 6

This greatly depends on the type of turtle you have. Let me know and I can help you more. I have had many types of pets including 5 different kinds of turtles

Answer 7

It depends on the type of turtle. Like if it was a painted my friend bought some feeder comets (goldfish) he ate them up.

Answer 8

He may have already eaten today. I wouldn't worry about it, as turtles do not have huge appetites.

Research what type of turtle you have, and see what other food products might intrigue him.

Answer 9

Go to www.austinsturtlepage.com for all of your questions.They answered all of mine!!!!!