What can I feed my turtle besides turtle food?

What you feed your pet turtle will largely depend on what kind of turtle you have. If it's omnivorous, your pet turtle will eat commercial food pellets, feeder fish and insects, and fruits and vegetables. If it's herbivorous, your pet turtle can eat only fruits and vegetables. read more

First, know what species you are feeding. Diet and every other facet of care is determined by the natural habitat of the turtle. For instance, River Cooters eat a diet primarily composed of plants, while Map Turtles prefer animal matter. American Box Turtles are omnivores who eat a little bit of everything. read more

The two main advantages of cuttlefish bone are - helps in maintaining the beak and provides calcium. I was not able to find live feed for my turtles but if you can, try it out. Whenever you are trying a new brand, make sure to follow the principle of mixing old food into new food in a justified ratio. read more

Two Parts: Knowing What to Feed Your Turtle Feeding Your Turtle Community Q&A Turtles can be great pets, but taking care of them requires time and effort. Turtles have varied diets including fruit and vegetables as well as insects, worms and fish. read more