I was overfeeding my two turtles, so I started to feed the only once a day and a few snacks now and then… I just started today and they seem REALLY hungry, the bigger one s trying to eat the small one (It is about 2 times bigger).
What should I do??? Help me please
2007-01-11 16:39:08 · 10 answers · asked by Monse 4 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
1. Make sure the tank is big enough- aim for at least 10 gallons of swimming space per inch of turtle length. This will reduce stress and aggressiveness, and offer more room for exercise.
2. Feed turtles that fight for food seperately.
3. Portion control: A serving size is about the size of the turtle's head. Baby turtles get fed daily, young turtles go every other day, and adults about every three days.
4. They have been trained to look for big meals. It will take a little time to get over this. You MAY have to seperate them during this period- especially if the tank is too small right now.
Try http://www.austinsturtlepage.com and their forum for more ideas and help.
2007-01-12 01:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just separate the turtles, so the bigger one can't eat the small one.
2007-01-11 16:48:26 · answer #2 · answered by simple_man 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it's not a dog eat dog world after all. Split em up, and toss a lettuce leaf in the water for em to chew on. I had a turtle given to me in the first grade...I was 6. It finally died when I was 17.
2007-01-11 16:48:28 · answer #3 · answered by john h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried separating them? I'm not too familiar with turtles but i figure if one is trying to eat the other then what bad can come of it.
2007-01-11 16:49:29 · answer #4 · answered by uz2bafrk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Separate your turtles or feed them more.
2007-01-11 22:05:27 · answer #5 · answered by Redneck Crow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the big one and feed the small one when its done put the big one back in to eat the rest
2007-01-12 06:07:56 · answer #6 · answered by joemamma1717 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have cut back to much on the food. Give more food and if it is still a lot. Cut back gradually so it isn't such a shock.
2007-01-13 03:02:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
toss a bunch of live goldfish in there so they have to work to get their food. Also raise the temp so they digest their food faster.
2007-01-11 18:53:31 · answer #8 · answered by Gray Wanderer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't separate them then increase the area where they are staying and, oh, give them more food.
2007-01-11 18:38:55 · answer #9 · answered by Amante D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seperate them
2007-01-11 16:42:04 · answer #10 · answered by Diana W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋