Feeding and Nutrition :: Not eating veggies

[myrtle1123]

I tried feeding my turtle some carrots today as people said I should add some veggies and she ignored them.. is there anyway to make her eat the healthy veggies?

[industrial_girl_2000]

Did you try feeding leafy greens like romaine lettuce? Sometimes turts are shy about eating when a person is around & they may eat it when you leave. How long were the veggies in the tank? Leave them in for up to 8 hours and see what happens. My baby hatchling used to mow 'em when I wasn't around.

You can also try adding some anacharis. It's a green pond plant that baby turtles like to eat & shred. I used to find pieces of it everywhere, but it gives them something to do & eat while you are gone!

Keep in mind that some turts don't like carrots. Others may only like cooked ones (like my adult RES). I would go right down the list of foods to try & leave pieces in the tank so your baby can nip at things. My experience is that a lot of turts will nip at things when they are bored.

[myrtle1123]

Once I left for a little whilte she started eating a few carrots but not all of them so I am going to give her some lettus or leafy greens and others... where can you get that green pond plant?

[industrial_girl_2000]

Any pet store that sells fish should have it & it's not expensive. It's a plant that looks like a long furry snake (little leaves on a long stalk make it look kinda furry). You should be able to get a decent amount for less than $3 & baby turtles LOVE it. I think you will enjoy watching your turtle play with this stuff. Have fun!