As a turtle owner, I know how tempting it can be to share our favorite foods with our shelled companions. When I’m enjoying a tuna sandwich or opening a can of tuna for lunch, I often wonder if my pet turtle might enjoy this protein-rich fish too. It’s a natural thought – after all, many…
If you have a pet turtle like me, I bet you’ve wanted to share your food with your little friend. I know I have! It’s so natural to want to give our pets the same yummy foods we eat. But when it comes to cauliflower, I had to do some research to make sure it…
When I first brought my turtle home, I had no idea what to feed him. Like many new turtle parents, I assumed that turtles could eat pretty much anything green. Boy, was I wrong! After years of caring for my shelled friend and researching turtle nutrition, I’ve learned that feeding your pet turtle properly is…
If you’re a proud owner of a Red-Eared Slider turtle, I’m sure you’ve wondered about the best foods to keep your shelled friend healthy and happy. As someone who’s been caring for these amazing reptiles for years, I can tell you that proper nutrition is absolutely crucial for their well-being. Red-Eared Slider turtles are omnivores,…
If you’re a turtle owner like me, you’ve probably wondered about feeding live feeder fish to your shelled companion. It seems natural – after all, wild turtles catch and eat fish all the time. But when I first considered adding feeder fish to my turtle’s diet, I had so many questions about safety, nutrition, and…
If you’re a turtle owner like me, you’ve probably wondered about your pet’s nutritional needs. One of the most critical questions I get asked is about calcium requirements for turtles. After years of caring for these amazing reptiles, I can tell you that calcium is absolutely essential for your turtle’s health. So, do turtles need…
If you have a pet turtle like I do, you might wonder how much food to give them. I see many turtle owners asking me, “Can I overfeed my turtle?” The truth might surprise you. So, can you overfeed a turtle? Yes, you can absolutely overfeed a turtle. Turtles don’t know when to stop eating….
Hi there! I’m here to talk to you about something really important if you have a pet turtle. You might be wondering if you can share your food with your turtle friend, especially vegetables like onions. I know it seems like a good idea, but I need to tell you something important about onions and…
If you’re like me and have a pet turtle, I’m sure you’ve wondered about sharing some of your healthy greens with your shelled friend. Kale has become incredibly popular as a superfood for humans, and it’s natural to wonder if our turtle companions can benefit from this nutritious leafy green too. So, can turtles eat…
If you’re like me and have a pet turtle, I bet you’ve wondered whether you can share some of your favorite fruits with your shelled friend. I remember the first time I was eating a juicy slice of pineapple and my turtle gave me that curious look – you know the one! It made me…
If you’re like me and have a beloved pet turtle, I’m sure you’ve found yourself wondering about sharing your favorite snacks with your shelled companion. It’s completely natural – I mean, who doesn’t want to bond with their pet over food? But when it comes to cucumbers, I’ve noticed there’s quite a debate in the…
If you have a pet turtle, I bet you’ve wanted to share your food with your little friend. I know I have! It’s just like when we share food with our dogs and cats. But wait – can we give potatoes to our turtle friends? Let me tell you everything you need to know about…
If you’re a turtle owner like me, I know you’ve probably wondered about sharing some of your favorite foods with your shelled companion. I remember the first time I was eating a sandwich and my turtle gave me those curious eyes – it made me wonder if I could share a piece of bread with…
If you have a pet turtle like me, I bet you’ve wanted to share your favorite snacks with your shelled friend. I know I have! When I’m eating my morning blueberries, my turtle always looks at me like he wants some too. But can I give him blueberries safely? So, can turtles eat blueberries? Yes,…
If you’re like me and have a pet turtle, you’ve probably watched your shelled friend explore their habitat and wondered about their natural hunting instincts. I’ve often seen my turtle eyeing flying insects around their enclosure, which got me thinking – can turtles actually eat flies? And more importantly, is it safe for them? The…