Feeding and Nutrition :: HOW MANY FOOD PELLETS??

[vivian89]

i usually give my turtles reptomin pellets about three times a day and each time giving each of them 4 pellets (oh and they are baby kinda)but i am not sure if i am giving them too much cuz they are kind of used to me giving them that much so if this is not the right amount then how much ?people always say give them about the size of their head but i don't really know about how much that is i really need HELP
should i give them vegetables if so like what?

[Sgt. Pepper]

The empty head measurement is just a guide, there's no exact number. Just try to get about as many as you think is right. You can get out that many at the beginning of the day and then feed it to them in stages if that's what they're used to. You shouldn't feed them too much just because they're used to it. They'll get used to less if you give them less. You should also be giving them some kind of leafy vegetable every day (typically red or green leaf lettuce, no iceburg!!). You can give them as much veggies as you want.

[SpotsMama]

Here's a nice thread from someone who had a question about how to measure pellets. You can see photos of the turtle's head with pellets, and read the thread to see what people had to say about how much is the right amount. Might help.

http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11368

[vivian89]

thanks but r u sure they will eat the lettuce if i give it to them cuz i never gave them any vegetables before

[octpusgirl8]

You need to keep offering them veggies until they eat them. It might help to withhold pellets for a day or two. It's really important for them to eat thier vegetables!