OKay my box turtle i just got it
it isn't eating very good i know what to feed it im feeding it the right thing i am but it doesn't seem to be eating alot and im worried that it might become malnourished
my turtle is a female if that helps.
2007-06-23 03:49:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Newly aquired turtles and wild caught turtles (most pet store ones) are often dehydrated and won't eat. They can go without food for a week or two and be fine but if you want to encourage your boxie to eat you should try soaking it in chin deep lukewarm water for 20-30 minutes a day for the first week-two weeks. Offer different types of food like worms (they like food that wiggles) as well as greens like Dandelion and berries or ripe banana.Here's a website that may help....... http://www.aboxturtle.com/
2007-06-23 06:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by Eva 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you did just get it is the likely cause. Box turtles and tortoises are both a bit sensitive about changes of habitat and environment and often go off their food until they settle in and feel comfortable again. Just offer a small amount of food daily until she starts eating normally. Earthworms and red fruits are usually favourites of boxies, try tempting her with those.
2007-06-23 03:58:30 · answer #2 · answered by Thea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive had turtles before and had the same problem with red eared sliders.
make sure you leave the food where its currently spending most of its time
its bound to eat sometime its just not used to its habitat it may take a few days
2007-06-23 05:58:18 · answer #3 · answered by basketballchick24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to get your turtle off to a good start, feed it earthworms. I've NEVER had a box turtle pass up earthworms!
2007-06-23 07:47:05 · answer #4 · answered by markwedloe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we fed mine lettuce, carrots, a lot of veggies. turtle food?
2007-06-23 10:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋