My turtle is 3 years old. How often can i feed him?
2007-12-30 11:15:56 · 3 answers · asked by Erick 4 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
There are many opinions and suggestions regarding the amount of proper feeding we should offer our turtles. The information presented represents a guideline suitable for RES. Hatchlings or turtles under a year old should be given pellets daily. It is appropriate to offer vegetables daily - even if they initially refuse. You may have to try different varieties to see which kind your RES would take. RES over a year old should be given pellets every other day or every two days.
2007-12-31 00:16:20 · answer #1 · answered by Elham Doost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let your turtle decide when it wants to eat. As a rule of thumb, figure once a week during the summer and once a month during the winter. If you keep prey animals in the tank with your RES, he can decide for himself. It might help to feed him when you see him start chasing fish. Cheaper that way.
2008-01-01 21:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a great link to feeding schedules.
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Articles/howmuchhowoften.htm
2007-12-30 21:56:37 · answer #3 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋