Feeding and Nutrition :: Stuck on the reptomin sticks.

[rach3489]

My little RES just loves his reptomin sticks and his shrimp pellet treats, if I put lettuce in there he just ignores it completely. I haven't tried crickets or minnows yet. Can ya'll recommend anything good?

[CountryGirl68]

Veggies are an important part of their diet. I'd hold back on the pellets and feed just the lettuce. It may take a few days but eventually, he'll start eating it. I would recommend you start with red leaf lettuce; they seem to be attracted to the color.

[marisa]

You could soak pieces of lettuce in tuna juice (marinate it overnight) to get the scent of the tuna on the lettuce. It might make him more interested in it.

[industrial_girl_2000]

http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3998

Read this thread. It talks about how I got a turtle to eat veggies after 16 yrs of not eating veggies!!! You'll have to read through the whole thread though because I provided updates throughout. Don't worry, the thread isn't too long, but it can give you some ideas!!!