Feeding and Nutrition :: feeding babies?

[VLeduc]

Hi everyone,

I have three RES that are about 2 inches (shell diameter/length) each. I've been daily feeding them each:

1. a leaf of green leaf lettuce (size a little bigger than the shell)
2. two Reptomin Baby sticks

I am wondering if that's enough sticks cuz the Reptomin feeding guide is a bit vague ("feed one to times per day, only as much as your pet can consume within several minutes"... it seems like they'll just keep eating forever).

Anything I need to adjust? Thanks for the help!

[SpotsMama]

Here's everything you ever wanted to know about RES nuitrition including how much to feed at what stage of life!

http://www.redearslider.com/index_nutrition.html

After a review, if you have questions ask away.

[DavidY]

The nutrition guide on the main website has good information about feeding. The general guideline is as much pellets as you could imagine fitting inside the turtle's head if it were hollow. The lettuce you can feed as much as they will eat throughout the day, but as babies the pellets (protein) is more important.