2007-03-20 10:35:22 · 5 answers · asked by iwhantcandy 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Wow.. disregard the answer above mine. Reptiles do not have a metabolism that tells them they are hungry. Therefore there could be several reasons why the turtle is not eating. One reason is stress. It could be stressed from being moved. It could also be several others factors usually things that have changed in its life recently. You could also be feeding the wrong thing. The turtle food pellets are very good if it will eat them. But if it won't try feeding it pieces of hotdog (uncooked) or worms or even dead feeder fish (gold fish). You can also try romaine lettuce or fruit (only in moderation) NO iceburg lettuce, and NO spinach though. Also make sure you are giving it a place to bask out of the water under a UVB lamp. This is essential in proper digestion. Also make sure to dechlorinate the water (the solutions are sold at pet stores). Also give it a place it can hide if it wants to. I would also recommend a backing for the glass with a underwater rock scene or something (sold at pet stores). This can reduce stress the turtle gets from constantly trying to go through the glass (since they do not understand the concept of glass). Also make sure the aquarium is big enough. For an adult it should be 55 gallons. And lastly make sure you have a filter. I hope this helped. Good luck.
2007-03-20 12:57:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't kno, but your turtle might eat when you are not there . That is what my red eared slider turtles do. They wait until i am not there and then eat.
2007-03-20 17:53:55 · answer #2 · answered by tommybokan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some turtles can be fulled still if its already ated or you can take it to the veterinarian have them check it if its sick or not. maybe youre turtle isnt hungery yet . just feed it with a piece of slice apple or grape maybe will eat that. dont worried its safe for turtles to have .
2007-03-20 20:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by statecalifornia2009 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they WILL NOT eat if the water is too cold. im not sure how warm is warm enough but dont cook the turtle
2007-03-20 18:32:11 · answer #4 · answered by @(^.^)@ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably is'nt hungry just lay back and relax if he /she still wont eat it's a dumb turtle and it wants to die.
2007-03-20 18:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by Linda Iero 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋