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How do I get my red eared slider to eat pellets, not just treats?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Aquatic Turtle

Red eared slider will only eat treats and not pellets

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on November 26th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Buddy. The only answer is to offer less or no treats. Check and correct husbandry parameters such as water and basking temperatures, UVB exposure and diet. Whole live fish are nutritious and provide some foraging behavior. Good luck.

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