im so confused and freaked out if my cuzz finds out i killed the turtles hes ganna kill me!! what do i feed it??
2007-08-23 19:10:21 · 7 answers · asked by marion anthony c 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
If you own more than one turtle, it is important that they both receive eat equal amounts of food. Water turtles must be in water to swallow.[1] They will not eat if they are too cool. Turtles are generally messy when they eat, so keep their water clean and free of debris, as small decomposing particles can get trapped under rocks and logs and contaminate the turtle's environment. Another good practice is to feed turtles live fish at least once a week, to make sure they exercise. Turtles like to hunt, and they dive in after small fish.
Aquatic and terrestrial turtles have similar feeding habits, though aquatic turtles eat meat even when they are older, whereas terrestrial turtles have a tendency to eat more vegetation. Older turtles eat less meat because they require less protein; therefore, special care must be taken not to overfeed turtles with protein-rich food. As for vegetation, turtles like strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, and some dark leafy green vegetables, including lettuce, cabbage, alfalfa, and clover. Turtles also eat animal or high-protein foods such as rehydrated dried cat, dog, or trout pellets, quality prepared food such as 'Reptomin', earthworms, snails, crickets, grasshoppers, slugs, and molluscs.[2] Variety and calcium are key to a good diet
2007-08-23 19:16:08 · answer #1 · answered by Rashee W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I Have this food for my newt but i didnt eat but my little frog did and it sayed it was for turtles and my friend tryed it with his painting turtle it worked its in a big green tin and there long brown bites,
2007-08-24 11:47:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try buying it blood worms thats what my baby turtle eats
2007-08-24 02:20:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to this website and follow the directions: http://www.redearslider.com
In the future, do not take on pets that you are not sure how to care for, OK? It is not good for the pet.
2007-08-24 15:40:23 · answer #4 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try lettuce and strawberries. turtles like those. and go to WalMart if there is one available, they have reptile food and specifically turtle food. Good luck!
2007-08-24 02:28:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
SPELL RIGHT!! I have no idea what you are saying
2007-08-24 11:41:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
this website will help you
http://exoticpets.about.com/od/aquaticturtles/f/feedingturtles.htm
2007-08-24 06:32:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋