i just got a baby turtle but she doesn't want to eat she just hides in her shell how do i feed her?

Question

she is an aquatic turtle. but is she hybernating?

Answer 1

ok this 1 is my specilty because iv bin raiseing turttles 4 a long time . first if shes a water turttle make sure the water is warm enough. second if she dose not come out of her shell at all u might want to pick her up . third if she still doesnt com out u might want to get little baby minos 4rm the store and see if she interacts with them . if she trys to eat the its ok if they r the right size 4 her . if that dosent work you might want to take it some where .. whish you good luck

Answer 2

That can depend on a lot of things. Like the species. If its your typical red-eared slider, there are good food pellets out there.. Adult turtles only need to eat 2-3 times a week. Hatchling need to eat more often (4-5 times a week) but dont overfeed them because turtles dont have the metabolism that tells them to quit eating.. or hunger for that matter. Try more inticing food like worms or small goldfish (dead). If it still doesnt eat it might have an illness. My best advice is to just put the food in and wait and see if she eats. By the way... i would HIGHLY doubt its hibernating as they only go into a hibernating state during the winter when the lakes freeze over. Research your species more at www.chelonia.org.

Answer 3

In most cases like this, the water temps are too cool. Use an aquarium heater to bring it up to 75-80F and things should improve.

Besides tank temps, other common problems include:
- small, dirty tank
- poor lighting
- wrong diet

For good care advice, try http://www.redearslider.com or http://www.austinsturtlepage.com

Answer 4

well i have a baby turtle too.she didn't want to eat but in a few weeks she started eating.if this doesn't work you should try going to the vets

Answer 5

Get her a companion.