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…