As a turtle owner, I know how tempting it can be to share your favorite herbs and greens with your shelled companion. When I’m preparing a fresh salad or cooking with cilantro, I often wonder if my turtle would enjoy this fragrant herb as much as I do. If you’ve ever found yourself asking “Can…

If you’re a turtle parent like me, I bet you’ve found yourself wondering whether you can share your favorite fruits with your shelled companion. I know I have! Just last week, I was enjoying some fresh strawberries when my turtle gave me those curious eyes that seemed to say, “Can I have some too?” This…

If you’re like me and have a beloved pet turtle, you’ve probably found yourself wondering what treats you can share with your shelled friend. I remember the first time I watched my turtle curiously approach a piece of carrot I’d dropped near their tank – it got me thinking about whether carrots are actually safe…

If you’re like me and have a beloved pet turtle, you’ve probably found yourself wondering whether you can share some of your dinner with your shelled friend. I know I’ve been tempted to offer my turtle a piece of chicken from my plate – after all, many turtle species are omnivores, right? But when it…

If you’re a turtle owner like me, you’ve probably found yourself wondering whether you can share some of your favorite summer treats with your shelled companion. Watermelon, with its refreshing sweetness and high water content, seems like it could be a perfect snack for turtles. But is it safe? So, can turtles eat watermelon? The…

If you’re like me and have fallen in love with keeping turtles as pets, you’ve probably wondered about expanding their diet beyond the usual commercial turtle food. One question that frequently pops up in turtle owner communities is whether our shelled friends can safely munch on snails. After years of turtle keeping and extensive research,…

If you’re a turtle owner like me, you’ve probably watched your shelled friend explore their environment and wondered about expanding their diet. Maybe you’ve seen grasshoppers hopping around your yard and thought, “Would my turtle enjoy catching and eating one of these?” It’s a natural question that many of us turtle enthusiasts ask. So, can…

As a turtle owner, I know how tempting it can be to share your delicious meals with your shelled companion. When I’m enjoying a nice piece of salmon, I often wonder if my turtle might enjoy it too. After all, many turtles are omnivores and do eat fish in the wild, right? So, can turtles…

As a turtle owner, I’m always looking for ways to provide my shelled friend with nutritious and safe food options. One question that often comes up is whether boiled eggs are suitable for turtles. After all, eggs are packed with protein and seem like they could be a healthy treat. But is it safe to…

If you’re a turtle owner like me, you’ve probably found yourself wondering whether you can share certain foods with your shelled companion. I’ve been there too – standing in my kitchen, looking at fresh Brussels sprouts, and wondering if my turtle would enjoy these little green vegetables. Today, I want to share everything I’ve learned…

If you’re a turtle owner like me, you’ve probably caught yourself wondering whether you can share some of your favorite human snacks with your shelled companion. One question I encounter frequently in my veterinary practice is whether turtles can safely eat Cheerios. It’s understandable – these little O-shaped cereals seem harmless enough, and many pet…

If you’re like me and have a beloved pet turtle, you’ve probably found yourself wondering about the best foods to keep your shelled friend healthy and happy. One question I get asked frequently is whether turtles can eat mealworms, and if so, where’s the best place to get them. Let me share everything I’ve learned…

If you’re a turtle owner like me, you’ve probably wondered about expanding your pet’s diet beyond the usual vegetables and commercial turtle food. One question that comes up frequently in turtle care forums is whether our shelled friends can enjoy meat. It’s a natural curiosity, especially when you see your turtle eagerly approaching anything that…

If you’re a turtle owner like me, you’ve probably found yourself wondering whether you can share some of your favorite fruits with your shelled companion. I know I have! Bananas are such a common household fruit, and it’s natural to want to treat our pets to something sweet and nutritious. But when it comes to…

If you’re like me and have a pet turtle, I bet you’ve found yourself wondering if you can share some of your favorite snacks with your shelled companion. I know I have! Just last week, I was enjoying a crispy pickle and caught my turtle giving me those curious eyes. It got me thinking –…