Feeding and Nutrition :: Proper Feeding Info?

[brady2180]

hello to everyone. i just got my RES Brady a few days ago. I was wondering if there was a general rule of thumb in regards to his feeding. at this moment i am feeding him shrimp, sticks, and pellets. he enjoys them all. but i hear from some people that some food is better for him at cetain times. some food should be treated as treats and not a regular staple of his diet. i was wondering what can he eat regulary and what he should eat on occosian, and the frequency of these feedings. Thanks!

[Daniel3507]

Pellets should be the staple. feed how ever much would fit into the head if it were hollow once a day. after he gets to 4 inches feed every other day. feed veggies everyday even if he doesnt eat them. everything else really should be an occasional treat
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[brady2180]

thanks a lot for the helpful info!

[brady2180]

thanks for the info. Brady is at about 4 inches right now. is that a year old? what should Brady's week look like in the feeding department? i'm sorry for being a pest, but i just want to make sure that Brady is well taken care of.

[Daniel3507]

its hard to tell how old a turtle is based on size because other things also contribute to growth but generally a turtle will grow to 4 inches the first year of life. i feed pellets every other day and offer veggies everyday. about once a month i give a little bit of krill. everyone has different routines though

[brady2180]

thanks daniel!