Pig-nosed turtles Pig-nosed turtles eat small fish, but they usually eat fish after the age of 3. Because their limbs are fin-shaped, they are not conducive to biting food, so the small fish they feed need to be cut into pieces so that they can swallow them in one bite. They are omnivores and like to eat aquatic plants, shellfish, fish, shrimp, melons and fruits.
else can pig-nosed turtles eat? Pig-nosed turtles are carnivorous when they are young. Breeders can feed more small fish, shrimps, red worms, beef, animal viscera and other foods to meet their growth needs. Young turtles are not easy to tear food because of their size, so breeders need to cut the food into appropriate sizes according to their size to facilitate the feeding of young turtles. Although young turtles do not like plant feed, breeders also need to feed some regularly to ensure a balanced nutrition. Plant feeds suitable for young pig-nosed turtles include bananas, pears, millet, etc. Aquatic plants such as Vallisneria spiralis, Ceratophyllum demersum, Chrysanthemum and Chara can also be fed.
Adult pig-nosed turtles will be vegetarian, breeders can feed most of the vegetables, can also feed some figs, apples, bananas and other fruits, but also add some fish and shrimp and other animal feed to ensure a balanced nutrition. The pig-nosed turtle has a large appetite and can eat all the time, so the breeder needs to clean up the food residue after each feeding to avoid the pig-nosed turtle being propped up and to keep the water clean.
