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What's the right amount of pellets to feed my pet turtle daily?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Aquatic Turtle

How much pellets should i feed my turtle?

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on January 15th, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about Tutu. Turtles should be fed only a few pellets 2-3 times daily. But chopped vegetables should also be offered daily. Whole prey, as in fish, are also part of the diet of aquatic turtles and can provide a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. Good luck.

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