Feeding and Nutrition :: Plants for turtles

[Jynx520]

I read a list of the types of plants that RES turtles can eat. Is it okay to get these from a regular food store, or do i need to get them from a pet store specifically for turtles? I got some plants before from a pet store, but it was a longer drive and I can't afford to keep going there on a regular basis to get more.

[rsour24]

depends what plants you are talking about. all plants that i knwo are safe for turtles are aquatic and i dotn think a food store would carry those

[BiteyBits]

Things like lettuces and veggies you can get at the grocery store, or a farmer's market. I get an organic lettuce mix and share some with my turtles whenever i fix salad for me.
Here's the list of foods from the main site: http://www.redearslider.com/plants.html

But the aquatic plants, yeah, only at a pet store. You could set up a little tank, if you have it, and stock it with aquatic plants so you have some extra on hand. It will need air flow and a source of food for the plants. But grocery store veggies will be fine, just wash them well in case they have pesticides or other chemicals on them.

[Jynx520]

okay, i will be sure to do that. Thanks!!

[BiteyBits]

You're welcome!

[bigG]

My female loves fresh pineapple (she goes crazy when she sees anything yellow, i.e., yellow markers, yellow topped turtle food containers, etc.). She also likes fresh watermelon.

[Jynx520]

Haha. That is so funny, mine doesn't really have any specific favorites.