Turtles are generally symbolic of longevity, and the elderly in the family are more fond of keeping turtles. The tortoise in the old traditional culture represents the four sacred animals in the Xuanwu, the ancient people for the tortoise is still quite high positioning. So do we know how to raise a pet turtle? How often does a pet turtle need to be fed? Let’s learn more about it below.

The feeding of turtles mainly depends on the season and the weather. Generally, in spring and autumn when the weather is cold, turtles are not active in the morning and evening and do not eat, so it is best to feed them around noon. During the period from the rainy season to the autumn equinox, turtles eat more, and this time the weather is hot, turtles are not very active at noon, so we should feed them in the afternoon. The feeding mainly depends on the temperature, water quality and the appetite of the turtles, generally speaking it is enough to feed the turtles once or twice a day.

There are many kinds of feeds for turtles, mainly animal feeds, plant feeds and mixed feeds. Animal feed is high in protein and fat and is the best feed for turtles to promote growth and egg laying. Plant-based feeds are more widely available, and local turtles generally eat local foods. We can also give these to the turtles like bean cake, peanut cake, pumpkin, winter melon and watermelon rind. If it’s a large piece of plant-based feed, we should chop it up before giving it to the turtle. The mixed feed will be more comprehensive and varied, and it will be divided into different feeds according to the turtle’s growth stage. If you feed your turtle with these feeds, the turtle will grow up to be healthier.

We should keep the turtle’s feed fresh and clean up the food residue in the water after feeding the turtle, so as not to let the feed rot and stink inside, otherwise it will affect the turtle’s appetite. It is best to choose a fixed location when feeding the tortoise so that the tortoise can develop a habit.