Feeding and Nutrition :: Baby RES wont eat

[heather822]

I just got a new RES a few days ago.I am new to owning one and cannot get him(or her) to eat. I have tried Tuna pellets and lettuce and as far as I can tell he has not eaten yet.He is fairly pale in colour which I'm not sure if that matters or if its just him.Any help is appreciated.

[papoopeepoo]

Give your turtle a few days to acclimate himself and get comfortable in his new home. Keep offering pellets and veggies until he gets hungry enough to take it.

Good luck.

[rsour24]

once again chris beat me to it

[heather822]

Is there a time of day you guys have found that is better to feed?Morning?Afternoon.

[rsour24]

once they start eating it rly is just when they r hungry, i feed mine every morning so everymornign he is hungry. it all depends on when ufeed them really, i know someone whofeeds thers at night. but most usually will beg for food all the time once they realize u r the food source

[heather822]

Thanks for the help guys.He's been eating the past 2 or 3 nights.

[gwennie]

That's great news ^^