How often is the pig-nosed turtle fed and how much is appropriate each time?

Pig-nosed turtles can be fed twice a day until they are 80% full. Because their stomachs are smaller, they can hold less food, and their metabolism is stronger, so they need to be fed twice a day. After growing up, pig-nosed turtles can be fed once every 1-2 days until they are 70% full each time. Because they need less food and nutrients when they are adults, they should be fed less frequently.

1. How often are pig-nosed turtles fed

? The frequency of feeding pig-nosed turtles depends on their age and temperature. Pig-nosed turtles are usually fed twice a day from birth to adulthood, because they are at an important stage of growth and development and need a lot of food and nutrition to meet their growth. After adulthood, the frequency of feeding can be reduced, and it can be fed once every 1-2 days. Because their need for food and nutrients decreases as adults, and their metabolism decreases, the frequency of feeding also needs to be gradually reduced. The frequency of

feeding pig-nosed turtles also needs to be adjusted according to the water temperature. If the water temperature is high, the feeding frequency can be relatively high, because their metabolism will also increase when the water temperature is high. If the water temperature is low, the frequency of feeding can be reduced, because their appetite and activity will be reduced when the water temperature is low.

A pig-nosed turtle with a carapace length of about 25 centimeters can be fed 10-15 grains of turtle food at a time. If it is larger, it can be fed about 20 grains, not more than 30 grains at most. Because turtle food is difficult to digest, feeding too much will burden their intestines and stomach. If it is other food, it can be decided according to the appetite of the pig-nosed turtle. Generally, it is most appropriate to feed it to 7-8% full.