Crocodile turtles eat turtle food or meat, how to feed it properly

Meat is best eaten by crocodile turtles, because they prefer meat, and the meat food contains a lot of protein and fat, which can meet most of the effects they need in the process of growth and development. In addition, crocodile turtles prey on some small fish, shrimps, snails, tadpoles, earthworms and other live bait in the wild. When cultured artificially, they can also be fed more meat, especially young crocodile turtles, and it is best to give priority to meat.

1. Is it better for crocodile turtles to eat turtle food or meat

Crocodile turtles to eat meat, because they are carnivorous animals and like meat food. In addition, meat contains more protein and fat, which can provide more nutrition for their growth and development. Moreover, wild crocodile turtles eat some live bait such as small fish, shrimp, snails and tadpoles. Although the nutritional components in turtle food are comprehensive, the nutritional content is not enough for young crocodile turtles, so a large amount of meat is needed to meet their needs. In artificial breeding, breeders can use meat as the staple food of crocodile turtles, which can be matched with some plant feed or turtle food at ordinary times.

2. How to feed crocodile turtles properly

The feeding methods of crocodile turtles are different at different stages. Generally speaking, young crocodile turtles need to feed more frequently and feed more animal feed. Because they are in the golden age of growth and development at this time, and their digestion ability is relatively strong, feeding more can make them grow faster. Adult crocodile turtles can reduce the frequency of feeding, and it is best to feed them once every 2-3 days. At this time, turtle food can also be their staple food. Because snapping turtles will need less nutrients as adults, breeders only need to ensure that they are nutritionally balanced.