Feeding and Nutrition :: what CAN'T turtles eat?

[nicole101294]

turtles seem to eat everything...actually what can't turtles eat? e.g. cornflakes??

[Tenodera]

No junkfood, candy, chocolate, no things with artificial flavour, nothing made by humans FOR humans such as cereal, bread, chocolate, noodles, chips, etc.

Also, you shouldn't feed them meat too much. and NO spinach!

Yep, there's also a whole lot of other stuff that turtles CAN'T eat.


PS. Why is this in the Photogallery?....lol

[erinemcgreevy]

Here is a list of what NOT to eat: http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6

Here is a list of what to eat:
http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5

[TAHNEE]

I think she means other than whats listed on the forum.

[TheComputerGremlin]

I would imagine, without anything but knowledge of animals, that you should feed them things that they could get in the wild. So, I would stay away from processed sugars and carbs, any fruits/veggies out of a can, any raw meat unless you killed it yourself (humans eat badly processed meats, even after they're cooked), any seasonings and salts, oils, and then things listed on don't feed them list. And then always follow the rules of everything in moderation!

[octpusgirl8]

No red meat, lean meat (chicken or fish) cooked and in extreme moderation. As far as unlisted vegetables go, you can search online to see if they have a high oxalic acid content or bad calcium:phosphorus ratio. The ideal ratio is 2:1 but just make sure that there's not more phosphorus than calcium. If in doubt it's better to stick to what you know is safe.

[nicole101294]

does the veggie need to be cooked?

[TheComputerGremlin]

No, I think raw is best, it will provide the most nutrients. I think sweet potato needs to be boiled, but I think follow the same rule as a human, if you would eat it raw, feed them raw, if you would want them cooked (like potatoes), boil or bake them, no frying.