I recently purchased 2 baby painted turtles as pets, they were both healthy when i got them but now one of them will not eat, he is a male and i have tried feeding him underwater with pellets and worms, he just goes and hides in the corner!
Can somebody please help me with feeding techniques or food advice?
2007-07-23 13:41:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
They take an awful lot of work and need very special care. Please see www.austinsturtlepage.com for complete care info. Basics are a 10 gallon sized tank for each 1 inch of shell length, a basking area to climb out of the water on, a basking lamp, thermometer to monitor basking temp (digital thermometer a must), a water heater, a water thermometer, a powerful water filter, a UVB bulb which must be within 12 inches of the basking area and changed every 6 months, and change the water very very very often. Feed a variety of foods in a separate tank to help keep things clean. Do not use plants or gravel in the tank. Gravel will cause fatal impactions.
2007-07-23 14:24:21 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a turtle too. They can go 3 months without food, so maybe he just doesn't feel like eating. Mine is doing that some now. It's normal. Good Luck!
2007-07-23 13:44:37 · answer #2 · answered by Bo Bo 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
have at least a twenty gallon cage, heat the water to 75-80 degrees, have a heat lamp, have a place where they can get out of the water. if those requirements are followed then he should eat, if he doesn't take him to the vet.
2007-07-23 13:57:33 · answer #3 · answered by DAVE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tuna fish canned chicken right away! baby turtles luv meat they usually dont eat veggies and fruit til their older also get some guppies or rosey reds they love live fish!
2007-07-23 13:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by ma 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to a pet store they got good food
2007-07-23 15:52:04 · answer #5 · answered by ctaylor1229702000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you proving the right temperature and lighting?
2007-07-24 03:18:49 · answer #6 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋