i just got a new res yesterday. i tried to feed it yesterday but it wouldnt eat. again i tried pellets today. still wont eat. so i got some small crickets. he looked at the crickets, went for them, and then turned around. he is about 4 in. should i be worried?
Turtles are very sensitive to big changes like a new home. It may take him a week to start eating and even longer before he really settles in. During that time give him peace and quiet and privacy to help him calm down. Keep offering him good food and remove from the tank what he doesn't eat so it doesn't spoil in there.
Have you read up on all the things to do with a new turtle? There's a lot of good info on this site to give you guidance. After you've done your reading you'll probably have questions - then come on back and we'll do our best to help.
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:23 pm not eating.
