Feeding and Nutrition :: Can turtles eat less frequently?

[michstarr]

I have to go out of state for 2 months, and my neighbor will be coming over to feed my 5 year old female, Rock. I generally feed her pellets daily (although just read should do every other day) and vegetables a couple times a week.

Can she eat less frequently - say twice a week - giving more pellets? I don't want to harm her, but if can minimize my neighbor in and out of the house, it would be great!

Has anyone had success with those turtle feeders?

Thanks! I'm a little stressed out about this!

[Linus]

They're reptiles...they can go a long time without eating.

She would definetly survive on twice a week, but I don't know if she'll enjoy it. What's the temperature in the tank.

[vear]

Yes, she'll be fine eating 2x a week. I go away every year and my dad stops by to feed Tomi ~2x a week. Your neighbor can drop some extra lettuce when he/she stops by. Just remember to tell them to remove any uneaten food when they come back. You don't want your water to get all nasty.

I don't trust automatic feeders.... I trust my dad a little more. Oh.... I also leave some feeder fish in there. This way if Tomi gets really hungry, he'll eat them!

[marisa]

She should be ok with twice a week feedings.

[Linus]

Just make sure the temp. is right around 70. If the temp. is higher her metabolism will be much higher.