I just bought 2 infants red-ear turtle. Whenever I tried feeding them, they won't eat. What should I feed them?
2007-02-09 23:58:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
First, turtles don't eat fro a few days after a stressful event, like a big move.
Second, they won't eat if the water is too cold. Heat it to 75-80F.
Third, aim to feed them daily an amount roughly the size of their heads. Feed about 1/2 good pellets, the rest should be whatever you can find, like bloodworms, earthworms, small crickets, frozen or dried krill, ghost or other small shrimp, small strips of beef heart or cooked chicken.
Try this article for more ideas: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Articles/newhatchling.htm
2007-02-10 15:28:29 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, is the environment healthy? They need a UVB light, which produces vitamin D3 and keeps them strong, as well as a regular basking light. This will help stimulate their appetite. If the water is cold, try using an aquarium heater to warm it up and place thermometers in various areas of the tank. Since they are still just babies and are growing, they need calcium. Crushed Cuttlebone is an excellent source. Also, try crushed eggshells. For a balanced source of nutrients, feed them turtle pellets, fresh fruits/veggies, small goldfish or minnows, pinhead crickets, and small redworms. Baby turtles tend to have a harder time with crunching hard veggies such as carrots, so if they don't eat it, try softer veggies/fruits such as tomatoes, strawberries, and grapes. Also, you may want to try given them fresh dandelions during the warmer months. Be sure to wash all fruits, vegetables, and dandelions before feeding it to your turtles. If these ideas still do not work, contact your local vet.
2007-02-10 11:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by Missy A 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
they r trying to get use to the new environment. feed them turtles food stick, break it into small tiny pieces which will be easier for them to consume. remember the importance of them eating with water.
2007-02-10 10:09:55 · answer #3 · answered by Nui Nui 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I LOVE TURTLES my turtle eats meal worms i get them at the pet shop she loves them oh and don't feed them french Fry's my first turtle loved them but it made her sick but shes OK now
2007-02-10 13:47:19 · answer #4 · answered by car crash hearts 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
cut up worms thats what my sons red-eared turtle eats
2007-02-10 08:05:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
grains of cooked rice. Leve them scattered around. Or ask the vet
2007-02-10 08:02:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
crickets mushed up or turtle pellets
2007-02-10 10:27:55 · answer #7 · answered by landenjms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give your vet a jingle. I bet they would tell you over the phone.
2007-02-10 08:01:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋