HOW TO FEED TURTLES - The Basics | Turtle 101
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- What to feed turtles? Today we're discussing turtle food and how to feed turtles. Diet is a crucial part of turtle care, so it is important to know the basics of feeding your aquatic pet!
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List of safe vegetables -
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bit.ly/turtlefoods
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Okay CAN you do a video about how to care for box turtle
The Turtle Girl can I feed my turtle fish if so what kind
The Turtle Girl I can only feed my wild turtles worms because that's all I can get I feed them 3 a day is that good.
Hey how much should my baby turtle eat my dad found it at work he said he got get more the work area how should they eat????
Man your photos of your turtles are always so high quality and well-taken. Always impresses me, they really do look professional!
Aww, thank you so much Chris. Your comment is much appreciated 😊
Fish For Thought so true
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I have a question: is the weather bill very high when you have a turtle?
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I took ur advice of feeding them separately and I'm so happy with the advice! Less frequent changing of water..less mess in my main tank! No bad smell from the rotting left overs in my main tank..thanks for all the tips!
why does this video have dislikes? its so great with amazing quality and great info!
Inde3d
My husband found a turtle on the highway last week, and he is now named Spike and living in a pool in our back yard! 😅 Our kids are in love! Your videos have been SO super helpful to us turtle novices! Thanks for all the great info!
I'm so glad you've found them helpful. :)
I also feed all of my turtles outside of their tank in a seperate container and they get fed about 3 times a week. It takes more time than just throwing food in the tank, but it keeps all of the mess from being in the tank and also ensures that they each get the correct portion. Nice video!
Yeah, that's definitely why I feed in a separate container. And it pays off later because you don't have to clean the tank and filter as often.
This was very informational and helpful! Thanks for making a video on the subject that really breaks it down!
I just got my son a spiny softshell turtle for Christmas. Thank you for sharing your tips
That turtle in the eat your veggies photo is absolutely gorgeous! What type is is?
He is a diamondback terrapin turtle :)
The Turtle Girl do you recommend diamondback terrapins for beginners? I am trying to convince my mum to get me one. But I want to get all the facts before I ask
Update: I asked my parents and they are is leaning towards it
Diamond Backs probably aren't the best for beginners mainly cause they "can" get pretty large and technically they aren't a fresh water turtle (tho they can be kept in fresh water) they are more likely to get bacteria infections etc in fresh water that a beginner might not be equiped to deal with... Lots of other attractive turtles would probably be a better choice.
Tom Machin
What turtle would you recommend
Painted Turtles or Sliders. Preferably males (they stay smaller) check around your area for rescues sometimes you can find them for adoption.
I do in tank feedings and they never miss a thing, LOL..
LOL yeah, they usually have pretty good senses of where food is haha
I love your videos they are taken sooo good and provide so much info thank you!!
When you said "when your turtle is shedding" I thought you said something else!!! Lol
this was super informative and gave me all the info i needed in 1 go! thanks for this!
This video was so useful thank you very much! ❤️ love your videos so much xx
Glad it could help you out Freddie!
Your videos have been very informative tools. Thank you
Hoku’s head kinda looks like the inside of a dragon fruit
Now that u mentioned it..ya...n here I am ...cutting a Dragon fruit for a fruit salad...omg..
I love your videos.! Glad I came across them. Very helpful video!!
Love the content straight to the point ! 💁🏽♀️
Excellent video!!
Happy to hear it! Thanks Jenny!
This helped a ton. I sort of knew a few of these things but it was good to hear some confirmation.
Happy to hear it :) Thanks for watching Taylor!
Thank you for making this video. It answered a few questions I had. I just got a baby stink pot musk turtle. I wasn't sure if it was ok that I was taking it out to feed it, but I wanted to make sure I monitored that it was eating well. It's only about an inch long and so cute!!! I love your turtles!!! They are very pretty colors 😍. If you have any suggestions for me please let me know. I love your channel!!!!!!!!!!
I love your advice it is always so helpful!!!
Thanks, got a common snapper arriving tommarrow, tank all set up, had not considered feeding in seperate container to keep tank clean this is a great idea!
I really hope to get a turtle next week, i’m looking at one at the shelter! Your videos have really helped me out!
That's super awesome!!!! Adoption is a really great way to get a turtle
These vids help me a lot with my little red eared slider, Ahmad. You just earned another sub
I can’t wait to get my turtle I’m getting a red eared slider turtle!!!!!!
Vexify good for u
Nathaniel Norris thanks.
I have one of those and a African side neck turtle 🐢
I recently subbed to your channel and I'm so glad that I did. I have a painted turtle named Telly. I've had him for about eight years and I just had a scare with a scute that wasn't coming off properly. So after watching your videos I was encouraged to take him to the Vet where she told me that he is a very strong, healthy little guy. Thanks for all the information your videos provide.
That's great Tahra! Thank you for the kind words 💙
I live in Australia and I need a reptile licence to own a turtle so that will be fun convincing my mum to apply for one😂😂😂😂😂😫
Where you able?
Great info!! Thank you
OMG thank you so much!!! First person ever to let me know how much food to give my turtle🙏🏽
Another cool advantage to feeding in a separate container is that you can make a small water change daily. Tiny water change lol take water from the tank, (because it's tempered and all set for turtle buddy) and then replace with fresh and conditioned water once done. You could just do new water also it's just a nice way to also do tiny water changes. Great video!! Glad I subbed!
Definitely! Always happy to do small water changes, its much easier than lugging 5 gallon buckets around ;)
Thank you Melanie, I'm getting a rescue Red eared slider on Saturday and I'm doing as much research as I possibly can, your water change idea when feeding is a great tip as I hope to feed her outside of her tank for cleanliness.
Elizabeth Trainer Hello Elizabeth! You're welcome lol Turtle Girl here has just about everything down so begin with her videos! Then expand your knowledge 😊 research specifically on RES (red eared sliders) turtles because each species is different. Good luck with your little one and have a fantastic day! Ps, also still do regular bigger water changes once a week or so cuz where turtles are concerned, you can never be too clean lol
Thank you Melanie, that was very kind of you to respond, and YES, Turtle girl is incredibly knowledgeable, I've been watching her videos for 2 days!
Elizabeth Trainer you're quite welcome! And yea when I found her I binge watched lol as far as pet channels go, for my son and I its Turtle Girl, Emzotic, and Steff J. All three great people with a profound love of the little ones 🌸 so how excited are you to welcome your own little one lol I imagine 10/10! It's always exciting when you rescue a love deserving critter. I wish you the best of luck and blessings!
thank you so much this video was very helpful
This is a really helpful video, thanks!
Glad to hear that!
Thank you for your tips. I'm a beginner. All your videos is really helpful for me to make sure my turtle eat well and stay healthy.
I'm glad!
My turtle loves to do tricks off his sun ramp for his treats. His favorite is the belly slide
Nice work, we want to add a small turtle to the fishroom down the road. Will be checking out a bunch of your information. Thank you.
Thanks! Glad you could stop by!
great video, very helpful indeed
Some great tips. Thank you:)
My turtles old owners used to just feed reptomin floating food sticks and he never had a heater light and filter he lived their for 6 years but he lives with me now and he’s super happy he loves me and he loves everything about his tank I got him a light filter heater those like tank pebbles and I sometimes feed him red shrimp for fish and turtles I only feed it to him on Friday cause he crazy like that 😂 and I feed sometimes feed him reptomin food sticks and I normally feed him zoomed pebbles I also feed him his veggies and pizza jk I give him five red shrimps on Friday and food sticks 5 and pebbles 5
omg your the best thank you so much!! this helped a lot! because i’m getting my first turtle tomorrow (7/28/18) so ya!!!! thanks❤️🙏🏼
yay Olivia! best of luck with your new shell baby!
This was super helpful thanks 🙏
Very accurate video! Well done!
Thanks Gina!
Thank you so much, I learnt a lot especially about taking the turtle out of the tank to feed it. Very smart idea
This has helped me a lot!!
Thank you for the help
I started wtaching your videos today and i am a huge fan already! My parents finally told me that they would buy me a turtle if i took care of it so your account helped me A LOTTTTTTTT (sorry if this text grammatically doesn't make sense English isn't my first language
Great info thanks
I just love your videos. They are so helpful b/c I have no clue how to take care of my daughter's turtle that she rescued.
Thank you so much this helps me a lot with my turtle🐢😊
My turtle is so picky! He only eats lettuce when it's very crisp. He won't eat kale at all. He might eat baby spinach, but only when he's hungry enough. I have to do veggie days where he doesn't get pellets or else he won't it veggies at all. We bought a variety pack of pellets and he only will eat one kind. Like, he spits out pellets he doesn't like. he loves blueberries to eat. He doesn't eat raspberries but he has a fantastic time playing with them.
Highly informative video.
Thank you. Much appreciated
I LOVE TURTLES AND I LOVE YOU! I have a RES called Shelly ! love her 🐢
That's so AWESOME!!! Love you too!
+The Turtle Girl OMG !!! 🐢💙🐢🐢 THANKS 💙
I have a RES named Shelly too. 😊
Thank you. Just got two red ear sliders. Want to take care of them the best I can. Love em already.
awesome! glad I could help :D
Nice to meet you! I am Japanese! I ’m from Wooper Looper ’s video! I'm just starting to keep a turtle, but thank you!
I know this was a while ago but I am getting (2) painted turtles on my birthday (June 29th) and this is the first time having turtles so I want to learn as much as I can
Great video thanks 🙏
That was very helpful
Thank you so much for your videos, I will watch them again and again. I Love turtles, and just bought my first baby's . Im going to watch the feeding again. Mine would only eat blood worms, so I will buy other choice foods for them.
Glad they could help you! :)
your turtle food are high quality
I’m thinking about getting a trurtle I feel like I should get a musk turtle and you’re videos are helping a lot and you give awsome advice!
Hey! So this is late but I would suggest a painted turtle instead! Musk turtles are more agreesive compared to painted turtles and they are better swimmers too!
this is so helpful
Awesome video. New subscriber since I saw you on Emzotixs live. I don't own turtles but I like watching pet videos, so here I am. I think your turtles look adorable btw.
Thank you so much! Glad you could find me :)
The Turtle Girl I have an albino red ear, I just feed it red ear slider food. This is ok right?
Yes, but as it was discussed in the video, they do appreciate some variety, be it the occasional earthworm or even a different brand of pellet. Also, sorry I haven't gotten back to your insta message. I can't check those as easily (or reply to them as easy) as email. So if you want to shoot me the questions again through email, that would be great :)
PepeTheFrog next time please start your own comment instead of hijacking mine. Especially since I don't want all the replies to something I just don't care about. Thank you
The Turtle Girl what is your email?
Maybe you can explain how old is hatchling , juvenile and adults so that people might know which category their turtle is in. Hope it helps :)
+1
Great info!! 👍
Glad you enjoyed it :)
thanks so much for all of the great information! when you say baby vs juvenile vs adult - what age ranges are you talking about?
OMG you are so cute the smile at 0.43 the way you said turtle at 0.50
Mazuri is the best... it is like protein shake for them... my turtles grow fast with these...
Heyyyyyyyy! This video came out the day after my birthday!
Happy happy belated birthday Alina!!! Did you get anything special?!?
Thanks for the helpful information! My turtle is a tough eater, but I think that putting her into a separate bin without distractions will help. Also make the cleanup easier!
wolf xex i did the sameee
I'm a big kaiju fan, so I named my turtle Gamera. Hes a giant fire breathing turtle that can fly with jets. Also he was sitting on my lap while we were watching this 🤣👍
I have a turtle named Jeremy. This helped alot
Your turtle is soo beautiful. Love from India
I'm currently using zoomed,but I also love Mazuri for all my small animals. My turtles, mice and birds eat it. Not sponsored either but I wish I was lol.
Omg I learned so much my turtle has a really soft shell so I have been researching and trying to help him and I thought maybe what I was feeding it wasn’t good and how I was feeding it so I saw your video and learned so much I’ve been feeding him spinach and he loves it but turns out it’s not good for it thank youuuu
Thankyou turtle girl, you changed my life
Thank you!!! You are really know TURTLES!!
Thank you!!
WOW THANKS!
thanks that helped so much
No problem Colin! Thanks for watching!
Frozen turtle food is also solid and not as processed. Especially, the Omega One brand.
thank you
Thank you
Hi! I’m pretty late in the game since I was younger when I had my turtle. She has pyramiding and some scutes that did not grow in properly. For an 11 year old turtle what diet do you recommend? She will not eat anything but protein. Is it true you should cut back when they are older? I have tried vegetables and she will not eat them.
Also what do you recommend for proper shedding? She is not shedding in a healthy way and her scutes shed in little pieces vs the whole scute.
Thank you again! Just discovering your page and I love it!
Do they make any food that time release like if you were going on vacation and if your going to live feed should you only put amount of worms minnows snails etc you want him to eat or alot to let him hunt over time
Yes, I do believe they sell some food dispensers made specifically for turtles, but you can also use ones made for fish and it works about the same (just make sure that your pellet isn't bigger than the dispenser opening). I don't think they have vacation feeder blocks of food that you leave in the tank though. For live, I would probably do something like guppies and make sure there are good hiding places and let him live off of the surviving colony...also the same with shrimp and snails. Just make sure you have hiding places or it won't work.
Sorry for asking, but on the google sheet you linked in the description for safe vegetables for turtles, it says to see notation, but some of them don't have the text that pops up when you hover your mouse over the selected slot. Do you know what it refer to when it says see notation? Thanks
Hi, I am looking in to getting a hatchling turtle next month, I am really considering a yellow belly slider turtle, but after watching your videos I am in love with your diamond back terrapin, he is BEAUTIFUL. How much was he, or how much do they normally run for?
Question- how do you get your turtle out of the tank? Like how do you move them to the container to eat?
She picks them up and puts them in
Nice video I loved it
Thanks for stopping by!
thank you for listing veggies
welcome :)
HAHA 😂 Love the intro
LOL I'm glad you liked it...my turtles are unbelievable beggars.
Could you do a starter information on Rio grande cooter yearling turtle, I can’t find specific articles.
Hey :D I'm a big fan of your Videos and after my second time watching this I have a question. Do you fill your extra container with water of the Aquarium or normal water ? And if you use normal water: What temperature is good? Or doesn't this even matter?
Thanks for making such good Videos!
i just fill it with straight tap :) more info on how over here th-cam.com/video/0GjC8ZNnSY0/w-d-xo.html&l=
Rewatching again.
Ok sry about the trouble I have many questions hope u can answer most of em
Yay another vid
Yup! :D
All these brands are expensive in Singapore. I buy brands from Msia, Taiwan and China.
Hi I need help. My family and I recently found a baby red eared slider in our crawfish bag and we’re deciding to keep it. It’s been two days he doesn’t eat, and I’m trying to found foods that are best for him. Any chance you can help? Thanks. And you have any other info on red eared sliders that would be awesome!
I have two hatchling Red Eared Sliders. I have zoo med hatchling formula and romane lettuce. How much should I give them each? I NEED this info please.
Have you tried the mazuri gel? Will your aquatics eat it out of their tank? It says it should but I have to drop it into the water which is mesy but works. Just curious your experience? Also where to get mazuri pellets and the like in Kitsap co?Also been told Kale is good but spinach no, generally your info is on point so im inclined to belive what you stated but wanted to check as many other common youturtlers have said Kaleb ok?