I work odd hours and I don't always keep fresh vegetables in the house. I have a 4 year old son, whom I really can't rely on to feed the turtle on his own, much less cut up the veggies. My wife refuses to get involved. So, I was wondering if there is any dry healthy alternative to fresh veggies that would be a decent substitute and still provide basic nutritional needs. My sons turtle's diet is way too high in protein and he is reluctant to eat the fresh veggies that I do supply. The turtle is approximately 2 years old and is about 5" long, although I have never measured him.
Also, I've read that dry land tortoise food mixed 50/50 with regular aquatic turtle pellets would be sufficient and was wondering if anyone has tried this. Personally, I think it would still be too high in protein. This would be on a temporary basis until I can get my work schedule sorted out.
), I'm trying to build good habits for my son early so maybe in another 12 years or so I can hand it over to him. I'm gonna keep on trying to throw in the fresh stuff, however I'll see how he (the turt) takes to the jell-o. How long will the jell-o last if its kept frozen and in an air tight container? (I will head back to the jell-o thread, but I thought I'd ask)
, Tuck absolutely loved the jello shots. So much so, that he was chasing around the little floating bits around the tanks after his main chunk was demolished...the turtle equivalent to licking his plate.