Tortoises starve to death if they don't eat. Although this animal has strong hunger tolerance, it can't be completely unfed. Usually, young turtles should be fed food once a day, and if they are adult turtles, they can be fed once every two days. Feeding too much may make turtles too fat, which is harmful to their health. In addition, food must pay attention to collocation, both meat and vegetarian, so as to ensure the balance of nutrition.
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.