Comprehensive Guide to Caring for Turtles: Feeding, Nutrition, and Care Tips

Although turtles seem easier to care for than other pets, they require lots of time and money.

Young turtles need to be fed daily, and adult turtles need to be fed at least three times a week. Young turtles need a diet with 50 percent to 75 percent protein. Adult turtles need a diet of 10 percent to 20 percent protein. Turtles also eat all kinds of fruits and vegetables. Chop or shave your turtle's food and mix it together so he'll eat his vegetables. Good sources of protein for a turtle are:

Give your turtle vitamin A and call your vet if you notice any of these symptoms: