1. What is the best for maple turtles to eat 1. Animal feed: Maple turtles prefer animal feed because it contains high protein and fat, which can meet the nutritional needs of maple turtles. The animal feeds suitable for them are small fish, shrimp, red worms, yellow mealworms, bread worms, lean meat, animal viscera, shellfish, snails, insects and so on. This kind of feed is easy to carry parasites and bacteria, so breeders need to sterilize in advance to avoid infection.
2. Plant feed: Maple leaf turtles are not particularly interested in plant feed, but breeders should feed them regularly to effectively supplement vitamins and trace elements. The plant feed suitable for Maple Leaf Turtle is cucumber, tomato, apple, banana, rice, corn and so on.
3. Synthetic feed: If the breeder does not have enough time, he can also feed some synthetic feed, but it is best not to feed it for a long time to avoid malnutrition.
2. How to feed maple turtles best1. Feeding amount: If it is a young maple turtle, the feeding amount can be larger, and it is best to feed 80% full every time. If it is an adult maple leaf turtle, the amount of feeding can be reduced, and it is enough to feed 6-70% at a time.
2. Feeding frequency: Maple leaf turtles can be fed once a day in their infancy, which can ensure their adequate nutrition. In adulthood, the growth rate will slow down and can be fed once every 2-3 days.
