Feeding and Nutrition :: worms

[vic021]

ok so i was wondering how do u feed ur turtles worms i tried meal worms and other worms but they sink to the bottom real fast and my turtles dont take interest

[jenaero]

I handfeed any worms/bugs, etc for that reason. Watch your fingers though

[bushman]

if you're concerned about your fingers, try using forceps. just make sure your turtle doesn't bite them, and i'd avoid using the hooked kind.

[marisa]

Try some pieces of earthworm. The movement is usually attractive to turtles.

[vic021]

ok and wat exactly do u mean by hand feeding like holding it above the watter or wat??

[Sir Max]

Yes just dangle it above the water and your turtle will notice the movement and prly come running

[SINI5T3R]

You could even prob just let it lay on the bottom. the movement will catch the turtles attention sooner or later and worms can survive in water pretty long. When I feed my turtles stuff that sink like grapes, I just cut them up, throw them in, and 30 seconds later my turtles see it just laying there and go at it.

[marisa]

No, I don't mean dangling the worm above the head, I mean put the pieces in the water and let them go after them.

[Sir Max]

Well putting the pieces in the water and letting them go after them isnt dangling

[SpenceMasta]

chopsticks, if you're not proficient you could use a rubber band to keep them together

depending how big your turtle is if it bites down on the chopstick you'll have to play a little tug of war, but they always let go at some point if you dont panic and drop it first

[marisa]

I never said to dangle the worm...