As a long-lived reptile, snapping turtle needs enough nutrition to keep healthy while growing and developing. So, what should snapping turtles eat? This article will elaborate from the following aspects:
1, dietary principle
Crocodile turtles should take plant food as the staple food and supplement animal food in moderation. Plant foods include leafy vegetables, green vegetables, aquatic plants and vegetables, which are rich in fiber, vitamins and trace elements. Animal food can be small fish and shrimp, and can also be supplemented with turtle food and whole fish food. In addition, snapping turtles should ensure sufficient water, and they can drink clean fresh water at any time or soak in water for a period of time.
2, small turtle recipes
Young snapping turtles need foods with high protein, high calcium and low fat, because they are in a rapid growth stage and need a lot of nutrients to support their physical development, such as snapping turtle larvae, small fish, shrimps, earthworms and other foods. Young turtles should not be fed meat food, which will easily lead to shell deformation and soft abdomen, so too much should be avoided. In addition, when feeding turtle food to young turtles, it is necessary to soften the granular turtle food with water to avoid poor swallowing.
3, adult turtle recipes
The diet of adult snapping turtles should be more diversified and rich in nutrients such as protein, calcium and vitamins. They can eat fish, shrimp, insects, turtle meat, vegetables and so on. At the same time, A fish food can also be supplemented appropriately, and fresh vegetables such as broccoli and radish can be used together to enrich nutrition.
4. Feeding skills
When feeding snapping turtles, we should follow some basic rules: keep the feed fresh and clean to avoid pollution and bacterial infection; Eat in moderation to avoid overeating and thirst; Pay attention to nutrition collocation. Overnutrition and lack of nutrition are not conducive to the health of soft-shelled turtle. In addition, different kinds of snapping turtles have different food preferences, and the diet structure should be gradually adjusted according to the actual situation.