The grass turtle is usually fed once every one to two days, and the amount of food fed each time can be a little surplus. Grass turtles do not need to be fed too frequently, because they have a strong hunger tolerance, so they do not need to be fed every day, usually two days apart. Each feeding can be selective, feeding more foods with high calcium content, such as shrimp and meat, can promote its growth and development. After feeding, we should pay attention to keeping the water clean, if there are too many food residues, it will lead to pollution, endangering the health of grass turtles. In its growing season, it can be fed more, which can promote growth.
The grass turtle can endure hunger for a long time. Generally, it can grow healthily without feeding within one to three months. However, if the time is too long, it will affect its own growth. Because the digestive ability of the grass turtle will change with the change of temperature, in June to August when the temperature is higher, its food intake will increase significantly, at this time, it should be fed moderately, feeding some nutritious live bait to promote growth and development. In winter, when the temperature is getting lower, its appetite begins to decrease, and at this time it can reduce feeding. Generally speaking, it can not feed for up to three months, and if it hibernates, it can not eat for up to five months. But if they don't eat for too long, they may die.
