Yes, they can but it all depends on the age of your pet and how well he can handle live food. If he can then there is certainly nothing wrong with feeding him flies! Are flies a good source of nutrients for turtles? In short, yes. Flies can be a very good source of nutrients … Read more
Hot dogs can be part of a balanced turtle diet, but can also cause serious damage. It all depends on the type of hot dog and how much the turtle is currently eating. What are hot dogs? And can turtles eat them? In an effort to answer this question we must first establish what constitutes … Read more
Iceberg lettuce can be a nutritious addition to your turtle’s diet. It can provide health benefits such as fiber, vitamins A and C, zinc and calcium. Your turtles can enjoy it raw or you can steam it with skin on to preserve more of the vitamins. Just don’t feed them too much because iceberg lettuce … Read more
Can turtles eat kale can be a question posed to turtle owners who are weighing the benefits of adding it to their pet’s diet. There can be several reasons why you may want to consider adding kale or other leafy greens as a regular part of your pet’s diet. Eating kale can be riddled with … Read more
Yes, turtles can eat kiwifruit. I can’t recall the first time I fed a turtle kiwi but it seems to be common practice as long as you can remove the seeds from the fruit before feeding it to your pet turtles. I can remember seeing pictures of people feeding their turtles kiwi on various websites … Read more
Purchasing a turtle can be a stressful time for any new pet owner. A lot of time is spent researching what food can and can’t be given to our new turtles, making sure we are providing the best diet possible. It can become overwhelming at times, because there are so many products out there that … Read more
Yes, turtles can eat green beans. They are high in fiber and can be a good source of vitamins A and C. Green beans can also be an excellent treat for turtle owners to use as a reward. What Species of Turtles Can Eat Green Beans? In fact, several different types of turtles can eat … Read more
A turtle’s diet is very important, as it effect the growth and development of your pet. A healthy adult turtle should have a balanced diet that includes fresh greens, vegetables, fruits, pellets and aquatic plants. Here are some foods to include into your turtles’ diet: Common greens to feed your turtles include lettuce or green … Read more
Turtles can generally eat grapefruit. In many cases, feeding them grapefruit can be a healthy addition to their diet. They can especially benefit from eating the rind, because it’s a rich source of dietary fiber and can help alleviate constipation in turtles. Feeding your pet turtle grapefruit can also make him feel full so that … Read more
Brussels sprouts can be a real treat for tortoises. These tasty veggies can add color and variety to your turtle’s diet. The can also provide valuable vitamins and minerals that can keep your pet happy, healthy, and active. Letting your tortoise have access to brussels sprouts will depend on the age of the creature as … Read more