Hey there! If you’re anything like me, you probably love watching your turtle eat. It’s kind of adorable, right? And when I first got my little turtle, I had so many questions. One of the biggest ones was: “Can turtles eat fruit?” I mean, fruit is sweet, colorful, and smells good. So naturally, I wanted…
So here’s the thing—when I first got my turtle, I wanted to share everything with him. One day, I was snacking on some grapes and thought, “Hmm… can my little buddy have some too?” They’re soft, juicy, and sweet. And let’s be real, turtles are so curious—they’ll try to munch on anything you offer. But…
I’ll be honest — when I first started caring for turtles, I had a lot of questions about what they could and couldn’t eat. One day, while I was snacking on a piece of dark chocolate, my turtle came up to the glass, watching me like he wanted some. That moment made me wonder: “Can…
When I first got into turtle care, I tried to offer a wide range of vegetables to keep things interesting for my shelled buddy. One day, I had a bunch of leftover celery stalks in the fridge and thought, “Hey, this is green, crunchy, and low in sugar — maybe my turtle can have a…
One day, I was cleaning my turtle’s tank and realized I had completely run out of his food. No pellets, no greens prepped — just a tiny container of betta fish food left over from an old tank. I paused and thought, “Can my turtle eat betta food… just for today?” If you’ve ever been…
When I first started raising turtles, I quickly learned that not all food is created equal. And one of the biggest questions I had was about shrimp. I love shrimp, and it’s packed with protein — but I wasn’t sure if it was okay for my turtle. If you’ve ever looked at a shrimp and…
When I first started keeping turtles, I got curious about what fruits they could eat. One day, while snacking on a sweet peach, I thought, “Hmm, could I share just a little piece with my turtle?” If you’ve ever had that same thought — you’re not alone! So, can turtles eat peaches? Yes, they can…
When I first started keeping turtles, I made a big mistake. I ran out of turtle pellets, and the only thing I had was some leftover fish food. I figured, “They both live in water, so maybe it’s fine.” But it got me thinking — is fish food really okay for turtles? So, can turtles…
If you have a turtle like I do, you’ve probably wondered if you can share your snacks. I get it — raspberries look sweet and safe, right? But before giving your turtle a berry, let’s talk. So, can turtles eat raspberries? Yes — but only sometimes and only in small amounts. Raspberries are not toxic,…
Ever carved a pumpkin and looked at your turtle, wondering if they could nibble on the scraps? I’ve been there. Pumpkins are soft, colorful, and full of moisture. They seem turtle-friendly, right? So, can turtles eat pumpkin? Yes, they can — but not too much. While pumpkin isn’t poisonous like onions, it still needs to…
If you’re like me, you’ve probably thought about sharing your rice with your turtle. It’s soft, plain, and seems pretty harmless, right? I remember the first time I held a spoonful of cooked rice and wondered, “Can my turtle eat this too?” So, can turtles eat rice? The short answer is: they can, but they…
If you’re like me, you want the very best for your turtle. And part of that means giving them food that’s not just safe—but also good for their health. I remember the first time I saw my turtle chase after a cricket. It got me wondering—can turtles eat crickets? Are they just a fun snack,…
If you’re like me and have a turtle at home, you’ve probably thought about feeding it a leaf of lettuce. I sure did. It’s soft, it’s green, and it feels like something a turtle would eat out in the wild. But I didn’t want to assume—I wanted to know for sure. So I did some…
If you’ve got a turtle like I do, you’ve probably seen it try to chase a spider across the floor or in the garden. I remember the first time I saw my box turtle snap up a spider—I froze. I didn’t know whether to laugh… or worry. So I did what most pet owners do….
If you have a turtle and a fish tank, this question might’ve already popped into your head: Can turtles eat goldfish? I remember the first time my turtle locked eyes on a goldfish—I wasn’t sure if it was curiosity or hunger. But the truth is, a lot of turtle owners think about this. So let’s…