What type of vegtables can i feed a red eared slider?

Answer 1

They will eat anything you give them. Peaches,apple,orange,lettuce,shrimp,carrot.

Answer 2

Red-eared sliders are pond animals, so it's really best to avoid fruits altogether. If you do feed veggies, green leafy ones are best. Romaine lettuce is the most highly recommended. Have you considered feeding pond plants? Local pet stores have aquatic plants that your turtle is sure to love. Anachris is a big hit with turtles. Duckweed is another excellent food source for turtles but since it's considered a nuisance (it is a weed after all) you won't usually find it for sale at a pet store. Some fish stores might have duckweed that they don't want and would be willing to give you. Also if someone you know has a pond, you can skim the duckweed right off the top. (Duckweed looks like tiny little dots floating on the water surface.) Be sure your slider either gets plenty of sunshine or plenty of fluorescent UVB for best health.

Answer 3

Under about 4" long- none.

Young Red-ears are carnivores and should eat good pellets and a 'meaty fish food' diet of live or frozen/thawed things like worms, insects, krill, shrimp, etc.

Over about 4" you can add dark, leafy greens to the above mix, as well as a little carrots, melon, berries, etc.

Here is a good link for this: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/care.htm

Answer 4

Hello..just remember ..NOT & NEVER iceberg lettuce, celery or strong, gassy, odorous veges like onions, raw garlic, brussel sprouts...& not much citrus like oranges, etc & only as treats.. most turtles are meat eaters..needing & prefering worms, beetles...feeder fish..etc..they cannot maintain on vegetarian diets..Take Care :)