Brazilian tortoises can eat 5% to 10% of their body weight at a meal, or food about the size of their head. But in winter, they don't eat food. The Brazilian tortoise is an omnivorous animal and can eat a lot of food, such as vegetables, turtle feed and so on. But their favorite is meat, meat often eat fish, shrimp and other aquatic animals, pigs, cattle and other livestock. At ordinary times, they can be fed mainly with meat, supplemented by vegetables and turtle feed.
1. How much
Brazilian tortoises eat at a meal is affected by their size and temperature. In spring and autumn, when the temperature is suitable for their activities, they are usually fed 5% to 10% of their body weight at a meal. When feeding them, the size of the turtle's head can be used as a reference, and the amount of food about the size of their head is appropriate. If it's summer, you need to feed them more food. In summer, the temperature in the air is higher, and their metabolism is more vigorous, so they need more energy at this time. If it's winter, they don't need to be fed. When the air temperature is below 16 degrees Celsius, they will go into hibernation. At this time, they will lie quietly in a wet place, will not move, will not eat. What does
the Brazilian tortoise eat? The Brazilian tortoise is an omnivorous animal. They can feed on meat, vegetables and turtle feed. Meat is rich in protein and tastes good, which is their favorite food. In their usual feeding, they often eat meat such as fish, shrimp and other aquatic animals, pigs, cattle and other livestock. But they need other nutrients besides protein. Breeders should feed them some vegetables in their usual feeding, and a reasonable combination of meat and vegetables can ensure a balanced nutrition.
