Turtle Food

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Exo Terra Reptile Canned Whole Fish Turtle Food 12oz
Exo Terra Reptile Canned Whole Fish Turtle Food 12oz
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HIKARI TROPICAL TURTLE FOOD STICKS 186OZ
HIKARI TROPICAL TURTLE FOOD STICKS 186OZ
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Exo Terra Aquatic Turtle Food Adult 105 oz
Exo Terra Aquatic Turtle Food Adult 105 oz
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Turtle Food
How often do I feed my turtle with Zilla Aquatic Turtle Food?

I have a red ear slider turtle and I feed it Zilla Aquatic Turtle Food. But I don't know how many pellets, or how often, I'm supposed to feed it. Please help!

I have had 2 sliders for 36 yrs now plus a 7 yr old and a 5 yr old. This is how I have taken care of them for 36 yrs. Great pets.
I have had them in a stand alone 150gal pond from sears..for about 6 yrs now..

Here is some important and a lot of info. If he or she is small get feeder guppies or small feeder goldfish, frozen brown worms ..or live brown worms from a fish store. petco and or petsmart do not carry live worms..

Red-eared sliders, Gender especially juveniles, can be difficult to sex. Gender in adults is determined by external physical characteristics and behavior. In Comparison to females, males have longer fore claws (which are use in courtship), a longer tail length, a longer distance from the body to the vent opening, a tail that is thicker at the base and generally a smaller body size and shell length. Turtles are considered juveniles till after 5 yrs old.
Their Home
The minimum enclosure size for hatchling re-eared slider should be a 20-Gallon Aquarium. As a general rule, the water depth should be at least 2 times the turtle's length, with several extra inches of air space between the surface of the water to the top edge of the tank to prevent escapes. For 4 to 5 inch long sliders, the recommended minimum enclosure surface area is 50 gal plus tank with an extra square foot for each additional turtle.
What to Feed
In the wild, re-eared sliders eat both animal and plant sources of food. However, juveniles are mainly meat eaters but still love the greens.
In captivity, the diet for juveniles should consist primarily of a commercial aquatic turtle pellet. Hatchlings and juveniles should be fed on a daily basis; however, they should be offered no more than they will consume during a single session to minimize water contamination. The diet can be supplemented with live fish of an appropriate size (guppies, goldfish), tubiflex worms and earthworms. Plant matter, in the form of chapped leafy greens or finely chapped mixed vegetables, can be offered once weekly but may not be readily accepted until they grow older. Fill tank with approx 20 feeder guppies and or 10 to 15 small goldfish. you’ll know when to replenish the live food supply. just count what’s left
For adults, 20% of the diet may consist of commercial turtle pellets. Plus 80% of their diet is fresh alive fish to catch in their water which also gives them exercise when trying to catch to eat. Adults should be fed greens kale, romaine, red leaf lettuce, mustard greens, dandelion, watercress, parsley. Swiss chard, shredded carrots, shredded squash, thawed frozen mixed vegetables and miscellaneous fruits. Adults can be fed every two to three days. NO iceberg or cabbage!!
Vital Statistics
Total Body length: 5-8" average, up to 12 inches max.
Life span: 15-25+ years
Males have the longer foreclaws..

Water quality and Filtration
Sliders are voracious feeders and tend to foul the water quickly with their messy eating habits and frequent defecation. Therefore, a system needs to be in place for good water quality. Partial to full water changes can be performed. Many different filter systems are available ..

Common Health Problems
If you take proper care of your red-eared slider by providing excellent housing, nutrition, lighting, and heating, it is unlikely to ever become ill or injured. However, it’s still important to familiarize yourself with ailments common to sliders so that you can quickly identify them in your own slider, should it become ill. The following are some of the most common medical problems among red-eared sliders.

Fungal Infections
“Fungal infections are fairly common among red-eared sliders, especially younger ones. If you notice what looks like a light layer of cotton on your slider’s shell or eyes or in its mouth, this is most likely some form of fungal infection. Although their appearance can be alarming, most infections in their early stages are fully treatable at home. If a fungal infection remains untreated, however, it can spread across the entire body and cause serious harm to your turtle.
To treat a mild fungal infection, immerse your red-eared slider in a warm saltwater bath for about half an hour each day, using a soft sponge to gently scrub the infected regions. You can also treat patches of fungus with topical applications of a mild antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine. As long as the problem isn’t severe, you should notice signs of recovery within a day or two, and a full recovery in about 10–14 days.
If your turtle has a persistent fungal infection that home treatment isn’t curing, take it to the vet for treatment. Several medications are available that can address a fungal infection if it hasn’t spread too far.”
Respiratory Infections
“Slider turtles and other aquatic species are susceptible to respiratory infections. Most respiratory infections that can affect sliders are mild and easily treatable in their early stages, but there are also some particularly virulent infections that can kill a turtle very quickly without veterinary attention. Sliders usually develop respiratory infections when their tank is too cold.
Symptoms of an infection include a runny nose, wheezing, lopsided swimming (an ailing lung changes the turtle’s buoyancy), lethargy, and a refusal to eat. If you identify the illness in its early stages, you may be able to treat it by removing the sick slider from its quarters into a new, clean tank (especially if you keep multiple sliders, since the majority of respiratory infections are contagious) and keeping it a few degrees warmer than normal. Warmth is the most crucial factor in treating respiratory infections in the home. If the condition persists for more than a few days or worsens, bring your slider to your veterinarian, who will treat the infection with antibiotics.”
Contact the “herpetologicalsocieties.com“.
Good luck

Exo Terra Reptile Canned Whole Fish Turtle Food 12oz
Exo Terra Reptile Canned Whole Fish Turtle Food 12oz
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HIKARI TROPICAL TURTLE FOOD STICKS 186OZ
HIKARI TROPICAL TURTLE FOOD STICKS 186OZ
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Exo Terra Aquatic Turtle Food Adult 105 oz
Exo Terra Aquatic Turtle Food Adult 105 oz
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ZOO MED NATURAL AQUATIC TURTLE FOOD 12OZ
ZOO MED NATURAL AQUATIC TURTLE FOOD 12OZ
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ZOO MED NATURAL AQUATIC TURTLE FOOD 65OZ
ZOO MED NATURAL AQUATIC TURTLE FOOD 65OZ
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WARDLEY REPTILE STICKS TURTLE FOOD TREAT 2OZ
WARDLEY REPTILE STICKS TURTLE FOOD TREAT 2OZ
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ZOO MED NATURAL HATCHLING AQUATIC TURTLE FOOD 19OZ
ZOO MED NATURAL HATCHLING AQUATIC TURTLE FOOD 19OZ
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TETRA REPTOMIN FOOD FOR BABY TURTLES NEWTS FROGS 92OZ
TETRA REPTOMIN FOOD FOR BABY TURTLES NEWTS FROGS 92OZ
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FLUKERS AQUATIC TURTLE FOOD DIET 4OZ
FLUKERS AQUATIC TURTLE FOOD DIET 4OZ
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NATURAL ZONE AQUATIC TURTLE BITES FOOD 2OZ
NATURAL ZONE AQUATIC TURTLE BITES FOOD 2OZ
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Box Turtle Food 6 Oz
Box Turtle Food 6 Oz
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Box Turtle Tortoise Food 20 Oz
Box Turtle Tortoise Food 20 Oz
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Box Turtle Tortoise Food 10Oz
Box Turtle Tortoise Food 10Oz
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Aquatic Turtle Food 13oz
Aquatic Turtle Food 13oz
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Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food BULK 5 lb Slider Adult
Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food BULK 5 lb Slider Adult
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Zoo Med Hatchling Turtle Food Micro Size Pellet 19oz
Zoo Med Hatchling Turtle Food Micro Size Pellet 19oz
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EXO TERRA ADULT TORTOISE TURTLE PELLET FOOD 176 OZ
EXO TERRA ADULT TORTOISE TURTLE PELLET FOOD 176 OZ
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TURTLE FOOD FROM RESCUE CENTRE
TURTLE FOOD FROM RESCUE CENTRE
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TETRA REPTOMIN FOOD FOR TURTLE FROG NEWTS 264LB
TETRA REPTOMIN FOOD FOR TURTLE FROG NEWTS 264LB
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Reptomin Floating Food Sticks TurtleNewtFrog 194oz
Reptomin Floating Food Sticks TurtleNewtFrog 194oz
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30 Zoo Med Trial Size Hatchling Aquatic Turtle Food 4g
30 Zoo Med Trial Size Hatchling Aquatic Turtle Food 4g
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Zoo Med Box Turtle Food 6oz
Zoo Med Box Turtle Food 6oz
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Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food 185oz
Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food 185oz
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Tetra ReptoMin Floating Food Sticks 264 Turtle Food
Tetra ReptoMin Floating Food Sticks 264 Turtle Food
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Zoo Med Box Turtle Food Canned Food 6 oz
Zoo Med Box Turtle Food Canned Food 6 oz
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Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food BULK 8 lb Slider Adult
Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food BULK 8 lb Slider Adult
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Zoo Med Natural Aquatic Turtle Food Maintenance Formula
Zoo Med Natural Aquatic Turtle Food Maintenance Formula
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Rep Cal Aquatic Turtle Food 75oz
Rep Cal Aquatic Turtle Food 75oz
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3 Box aquarium Aquatic Turtle Tortoise Food AS71
3 Box aquarium Aquatic Turtle Tortoise Food AS71
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Sanyu Turtle Sticks Great Turtle Food
Sanyu Turtle Sticks Great Turtle Food
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Exo Terra Reptile Canned Whole Shrimp Turtle Food 12oz
Exo Terra Reptile Canned Whole Shrimp Turtle Food 12oz
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Zoo Med Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food 6 oz Treats
Zoo Med Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food 6 oz Treats
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Mazuri Freshwater Turtle Diet Food 2 lbs
Mazuri Freshwater Turtle Diet Food 2 lbs
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WARDLEY REPTILE PREMIUM STICKS TURTLE FOOD 9 OZ NEW
WARDLEY REPTILE PREMIUM STICKS TURTLE FOOD 9 OZ NEW
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Hagen Nutrafin Max Turtle Gammarus Pellets Food 106oz
Hagen Nutrafin Max Turtle Gammarus Pellets Food 106oz
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Hagen Nutrafin Max Turtle Gammarus Pellets Food 476oz
Hagen Nutrafin Max Turtle Gammarus Pellets Food 476oz
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Hagen Nutrafin Max Turtle Gammarus Pellets Food 229oz
Hagen Nutrafin Max Turtle Gammarus Pellets Food 229oz
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Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food Growth Formula
Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food Growth Formula
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Aquatic Turtle Food Hatchling Formula 16oz
Aquatic Turtle Food Hatchling Formula 16oz
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Aquatic Turtle Food Growth Formula 15oz
Aquatic Turtle Food Growth Formula 15oz
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Tetra ReptoMin 32oz Soft Gel Land Turtle Tortoise Food
Tetra ReptoMin 32oz Soft Gel Land Turtle Tortoise Food
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Tetra ReptoMin 16oz Soft Gel Land Turtle Tortoise Food
Tetra ReptoMin 16oz Soft Gel Land Turtle Tortoise Food
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ReptoMin 155oz Select a Food Aquatic Turtle Food Treat
ReptoMin 155oz Select a Food Aquatic Turtle Food Treat
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ReptoMin 92oz Baby Aquatic Turtle Mini Floating Food
ReptoMin 92oz Baby Aquatic Turtle Mini Floating Food
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Tetra ReptoMin 1058oz Aquatic Turtle Floating Food
Tetra ReptoMin 1058oz Aquatic Turtle Floating Food
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Tetra ReptoMin 37oz Aquatic Turtle Floating Food Stick
Tetra ReptoMin 37oz Aquatic Turtle Floating Food Stick
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NUTRAFIN MAX TURTLE GAMMARUS PELLETS FOOD 901 OZ
NUTRAFIN MAX TURTLE GAMMARUS PELLETS FOOD 901 OZ
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NUTRAFIN MAX TURTLE GAMMARUS SHRIMP PELLET FOOD 476 OZ
NUTRAFIN MAX TURTLE GAMMARUS SHRIMP PELLET FOOD 476 OZ
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NUTRAFIN MAX TURTLE BASIX PELLETS FOOD 74 OZ 210 G
NUTRAFIN MAX TURTLE BASIX PELLETS FOOD 74 OZ 210 G
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EXO TERRA ADULT AQUATIC TURTLE PELLET FOOD 184 OZ
EXO TERRA ADULT AQUATIC TURTLE PELLET FOOD 184 OZ
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ZOOMED CAN o Snails freeze dried reptile turtle food
ZOOMED CAN o Snails freeze dried reptile turtle food
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NATURE ZONE TORTOISE BITES 9OZ REPTILE TURTLE FOOD NEW
NATURE ZONE TORTOISE BITES 9OZ REPTILE TURTLE FOOD NEW
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ReptoMin Floating Food Sticks BABY Turtle Newt 194 oz
ReptoMin Floating Food Sticks BABY Turtle Newt 194 oz
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NATURE ZONE TORTOISE BITES 2OZ REPTILE TURTLE FOOD BITE
NATURE ZONE TORTOISE BITES 2OZ REPTILE TURTLE FOOD BITE
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NATURE ZONE AQUATIC TURTLE BITES 2OZ REPTILE FOOD BITE
NATURE ZONE AQUATIC TURTLE BITES 2OZ REPTILE FOOD BITE
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NATURE ZONE AQUATIC TURTLE BITES 9OZ REPTILE FOOD BITE
NATURE ZONE AQUATIC TURTLE BITES 9OZ REPTILE FOOD BITE
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Pretty Pets Box Turtle Food 16 oz
Pretty Pets Box Turtle Food 16 oz
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Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food 75oz
Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food 75oz
Paypal   US $3.79
TURTLE FOOD FROM RESCUE CENTRE MEAT STICKS  NEW
TURTLE FOOD FROM RESCUE CENTRE MEAT STICKS NEW
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Bulk aquatic turtle food 1lb 40 protein growth 3 16in
Bulk aquatic turtle food 1lb 40 protein growth 3 16in
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