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Tucky · Guest Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 2

My fiance and I just found a slider turtle we can't get him to eat anything. We have had him for a couple of days and he won't eat. We're afraid that we're going to starve him if he doesn't eat something soon! We've tried the Wardley reptile premium sticks but they end up in the filter. We're currently trying live worms but he won't have anything to do with them either. If anyone knows what he might eat please let us know.

MinisMommy · Level 3 Joined: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 103

turtles get very stressed when taken out of their environment and put in a new one... they sometimes wont eat for a week or even two... they wont eat until they are brave enough basically... ways you can tise the turtle... try feeding pellets dipped in tuna juice... or even just little chuncks of canned tuna... this has a very pungent smells and will sometimes trigger their want to eat. Don't be scared yet... my babies didnt eat for 2 weeks when I got them.

Tucky · Guest Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 2

We'll try that. Thanks so much for your help!!

Jdude101 · Level 3 Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 191 Location: Georgia

I just got two baby turtles, and they aren't eating either, but don't they need to? I put about 6 sticks in for both of em and the painted nibbles for 5 seconds and leaves, the map I haven't seen eat at all. He is also constantly swimming at the glass, that isnt a problem, is it?

Rachel16 · Level 3 Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 365

they just have to get use to u and there suroundings. then theyll start to eat
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I-LOVE-TURTLES · Level 3 Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Posts: 262 Location: My House

My turtles slam into the glass too... i think it is because they see out and see freedom... LOL. When they get off the basking rock they slam into the glass too, because they are going to fast.

Kayti
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Rachel16 · Level 3 Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 365

mine do it to never stoped ether but they seem to never slow down lol!
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In memory of Tara who died unexpectedly 4Pm on January 14, 2007

joerose · Guest Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2

I hope your turtle lived. I have to turn the pump and filter off when I feed my turtle so the food doesn't go into them.

maratheartist · Level 1 Joined: 28 Sep 2007 Posts: 13

I spoke with my vet regarding feeding habits. She highly stressed having a separate feeding tank. There are a couple of reasons for this. Your turtle gets used to a certain feeding time and knows what to expect and when. Also, turtles like to use the restroom when or soon after they eat, and letting them do it in the separate tank helps you keep his primary home that much cleaner for longer periods of time.

My "second tank" is a large dog bowl with a little bit of warm water to let him put his head under if he chooses. Because he normally eats quickly and I watch him as he eats, he does't escape. If your guy is bigger or fully grown, try a large mixing bowl.

ryanandsuzyro · Level 3 Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Posts: 207

Or a good rubbermaid-style dish bin.

Mind you, I've tried doing the separate tank thing and Tucker just hides and cowers for a good hour and doesn't touch his food. He's named "Tucker" for a reason. Wimp. =)