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Should my turtle eat sunflower seeds found in their mealworm food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Can my turtle eat sunflower seeds in mealworms food

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on March 3rd, 2018

They can eat them, but they shouldn't eat sunflower seeds regularly or in large quantities. It would be best to remove the mealworms from the seed mix first. Offer fresh greens, vegetables and a commercial pellet for turtles as parts of a balanced diet.

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