The small snapping turtle is an omnivorous animal, and they can eat more kinds of food. Mainly divided into: animal bait and plant food two categories. Small crocodile turtles prefer meat food, animal bait has small fish and shrimp, snails and mussels, earthworms and so on, but also can feed some cattle, sheep, pork and animal viscera. Meat can be used as a staple food when feeding.
Small snapping turtles also eat plant food, such as vegetable food, cabbage, radish, pumpkin and so on at home. There are also fruit foods such as apples, bananas, watermelons and so on. In addition, you can also feed some cereal foods, such as soft wheat, rice, crushed corn and so on. When time is busy, you can also feed some turtle feed. In short, we must combine meat and vegetarian feeding.
Small snapping turtles will not eat when they are first bought, because they will have a process of adapting to the new environment. The time for them to adapt is generally 3-5 days, and it is normal for them not to eat at this stage. After the process of adaptation, they need to try to get them to start eating. Specifically, the following measures can be taken to help them start eating:
1. Adapt to the environment: It is best to simulate a natural environment, in which they are easy to start eating. For example, you can put some stones, water plants and other things at the bottom of the container, which can make them feel very safe.
2. Water temperature: Water temperature is also an important factor. They can only start eating when the water temperature is 20 degrees, and their appetite is best when it is about 25 degrees.
3. Food: You can choose the food that the small snapping turtle is more interested in, such as dried small shrimps, etc., but don't feed too much at the beginning, otherwise it will lead to indigestion of the small snapping turtle.
