If you want turtles to eat, the most direct way is to have a hungry meal. Turtles themselves are relatively hungry, not to mention hungry meals, even if they don't feed for a few days, there will be no problem. Therefore, for picky eaters, if they are hungry for one or two meals, they will start eating. Generally, this method is used when feeding. In addition, if turtles don't eat because of illness, they can not be fed for the time being, and then feed when they are ready. As long as they are not seriously ill, they usually don't need to be forced to feed.
2. What should turtles do if they don't eat1. Change food: Turtles don't eat, it is very likely that the food itself is not delicious, so they can be changed. Although its eating habits are miscellaneous, it doesn't eat everything. Usually, it mainly feeds meat, and it should choose lean meat. Fish and shrimp can also be used as staple food. In addition, it should pay attention to supplementing vegetables and fruits.
2. Raise the temperature: As a temperature-changing animal, the tortoise's appetite is usually linked to the ambient temperature. If the temperature is too low, it will also cause it not to eat. In view of this situation, it is necessary to raise the temperature properly, especially the temperature of water, so that it will become active.
3. Treat diseases: When the turtle is sick, it will also cause it not to like eating. At this time, it should be treated first, and then fed after being cured. There are many common turtle diseases, such as white eye disease, skin rot disease, pneumonia, etc. According to different diseases, the treatment methods are different.