what do turtles eat?

Question

i found a turtle in my backyard and i don't know what to feed it, and i don't even know how to take care of it. so plz ppl help me!

Answer 1

1. Different species of turtles eat different things and need different cares- what is right for one kind can make another very sick.

2. You can try to identify the turtle at the World of Turtles gallery at http://www.austinsturtlepage.com They also have care sheets, useful articles, and a good user forum.

3. Wild turtles really do not make good pets. They just never thrive in captivity because of the stress of being captured and confined. Please think about letting it go.

4. If it is something like a Painted Turtle, it can easily run you $150 to set up a good home for it- big enough tank, big filter, right lighting and heating, etc. This is well-worth it if you like turtles, but is a little much if you are not into them!




Please, enjoy it for the weekend, and let it go!

Answer 2

It is a wild turtle and you should leave it in your back yard, or if you have woods near your house let it go in the woods, unless it's a water turtle, then release it back to any nearby pond. Do not take it from the wild, they don't do very well and need specialize care, and it may be illegal in your state.
Just bring it back outside and let it go. If you have dogs in your yard put it behind the fence.
Julie, Director
Turtle Rescue of Long Island

Answer 3

greens:

aquatic plants, collards, turnip greens, red and green leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, dandelion, chickweed, plantain weed, carrot tops, red lettuce, endive, fig leaves, grape leaves, sow thistle
(avoid overuse of spinach)

veggies:

squashes, peas in the pod, okra, grated or sliced carrots, sweet potatoes
occasional use--green beans, wax beans, corn

fruits:

figs, grapes, blue berries, cantaloupe, blackberries, tomato, banana, strawberry, apple, citrus fruits, mango, kiwi-- all fruits are fine for occasional use

flowers:

geraniums (Pelargonium species), Chinese Lantern (Abutilon hybridum not Physalis sp.), nasturtium, borage, hyssop, carnations, daylilies, petunia, pansies, chives, dandelion, rose and rose hips

meats:

silkworms, earthworms, crickets, snails, shrimp, slugs, waxworms, mealworms, zoophobas, pinky mice (live or pre-killed).
okay on rare occasion--cat or dog food, cooked chicken or turkey, boiled eggs, lean beef, cooked fish.
(hamburger and other fatty red meats should be avoided, and never use raw meats because of contamination dangers)

prepared turtle foods:

Commercial foods can be used as part of the diet--
Tetra's Reptomin, Wardley's Reptile T.E.N., Turtle Brittle, Purina AquaMax

supplements:

Reptile Tri-Cal or Rep-Cal are the best calcium/D3 supplements by far. A jar of Rep-Cal is rather expensive, but lasts a very long time. Tri-Cal even comes in a handy shaker bottle. Use once a week. Vitamin supplements may also be used.
(Don't use any calcium supplement that has phosphorous in it.)

Answer 4

go 2 aquarium shop ask the shopkeeper how 2 feed tht turtle he will give u gud suggestion i think it is feeded with some sea food ok gud luck dont let it injured take care of it

Answer 5

If you found it in your back yard, it is a wild animal, perfectly capable of finding its own food, if you just leave it alone. Watch it for your enjoyment, and to learn about it, but do not attempt to keep it and make a pet out of it.

Answer 6

Honey, put the turtle back in your yard. Unless it's injured, it's okay! It'll be fine on it's own. =)

Answer 7

other than turtle pellets purchased at a pet store, we have found ours likes lettuce, cantaloupe, water crest and meal worms.

Answer 8

leafy greens, lettuce and such.

Check the pet store for vitamins, too.

Also, wash your hands frequently after handling turtles!

They carry bacteria like you wouldn't believe!

Answer 9

turtle food from walmart!

Answer 10

Michelangelo eats pizza