{"title":"What Do Turtles Eat? | Australian Turtle Food","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1q0k7v9\" data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"729\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhat Do Turtles Eat?\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eIf you've recently welcomed a turtle into your family, one of the first questions you'll probably ask is \u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e\"What do turtles eat?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Providing the correct diet is one of the most important factors in keeping your turtle healthy, active and growing properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eAt Amazing Amazon, we stock a wide range of premium turtle foods suitable for Australia's most commonly kept freshwater turtle species. Whether you're feeding a hatchling, juvenile or fully grown adult turtle, choosing a balanced diet will help support healthy shell development, strong bones, vibrant colouration and a long lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"bqntgg\" data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eWhat Do Australian Freshwater Turtles Eat?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eMost freshwater turtles kept in Australia are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eomnivores\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning they naturally eat both animal and plant matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eIn the wild their diet commonly includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"55j2w7\" data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eAquatic insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17b7dq4\" data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eWorms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cwm49v\" data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eSmall fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v24aqy\" data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eFreshwater shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"67j35u\" data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eSnails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z105zw\" data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eTadpoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"770c06\" data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eAquatic plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16yoxty\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eAlgae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i3kwt\" data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eWater weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1obnrbs\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eFallen fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7j2zs2\" data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eCarrion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eAs turtles mature, many species gradually consume more plant material while still requiring quality animal protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1rs30nx\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003ePopular Australian Turtle Species\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eOur turtle foods are suitable for many Australian native turtles including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uvq8ns\" data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eEastern Long-neck Turtle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yfge0s\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eMurray River Turtle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18mdunm\" data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eMacquarie Turtle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ivtg6y\" data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eKrefft's Turtle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k5bk4x\" data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eSaw-shelled Turtle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ifrowe\" data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eBroad-shelled Turtle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5o93g\" data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eNorthern Snake-neck Turtle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xcatmh\" data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eFitzroy River Turtle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1urlwfv\" data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003eMary River Turtle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1d7qi2y\" data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eBest Turtle Food\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003eProviding a varied diet is the easiest way to keep your turtle healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eA balanced feeding program may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dmj1u2\" data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003ePremium turtle pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fo2dqx\" data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eGel turtle foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"trftb1\" data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eInsects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fbjc6u\" data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eEarthworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v24aqy\" data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003eFreshwater shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2qqou0\" data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003eAquatic snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pvn60m\" data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eBloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aapl7f\" data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003eBlackworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bd5cqi\" data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eCalcium supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r8us59\" data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003eLeafy aquatic vegetation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003eOur range of premium turtle foods has been formulated to provide balanced nutrition while making feeding simple and convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"19hzqe7\" data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eTurtle Pellets\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eQuality turtle pellets should form the foundation of your turtle's diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003eGood turtle pellets provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h7kpe9\" data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003eBalanced protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qug0cl\" data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003eEssential vitamins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"73vpuc\" data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003eCalcium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"akhmsq\" data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003eTrace minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zwgu97\" data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eOmega fatty acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003ePremium pellets help support:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7ral36\" data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003eHealthy shell growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j6ejam\" data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003eStrong bones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1140whp\" data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003eImmune function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e2ov0\" data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2887\"\u003eHealthy growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17gid99\" data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eLong-term health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1j80tef\" data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eGel Turtle Foods\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"3081\"\u003eGel foods such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2987\"\u003eAquaMunch ReptiGel Turtle Tucker\u003c\/strong\u003e provide excellent nutrition and closely mimic the texture of natural foods eaten in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003eGel foods are highly palatable and are excellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3212\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ljhw01\" data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3150\"\u003eHatchlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lh9e9l\" data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003eJuveniles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y96531\" data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003eAdult turtles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qpc8g4\" data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3194\"\u003eFussy feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qjx1aw\" data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3212\"\u003eGrowing turtles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3217\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"tn677d\" data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3245\"\u003eDo Turtles Need Calcium?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3251\"\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003eCalcium is essential for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3367\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7ral36\" data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3302\"\u003eHealthy shell growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pgvqvx\" data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3321\"\u003eBone development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"glyb6z\" data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3339\"\u003eMuscle function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sxtgm4\" data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3367\"\u003eEgg production in females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3472\"\u003eWithout adequate calcium, turtles can develop serious health problems including metabolic bone disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3598\"\u003eProviding quality turtle food alongside a suitable calcium source and UVB lighting helps maintain healthy shell development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3603\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1kkqp9y\" data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3628\"\u003eFoods Turtles Can Eat\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3684\"\u003eMany freshwater turtles enjoy a varied diet including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3850\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fbjc6u\" data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003eEarthworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pmlv15\" data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3710\"\u003eMealworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aapl7f\" data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3723\"\u003eBlackworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pvn60m\" data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3736\"\u003eBloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v24aqy\" data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3756\"\u003eFreshwater shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vf4yt6\" data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3791\"\u003eSmall feeder fish (occasionally)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2qqou0\" data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3808\"\u003eAquatic snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uzrvtu\" data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003eDuckweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t2ca7b\" data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3835\"\u003eWater lettuce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jhvhs9\" data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"3850\"\u003eWater plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3957\"\u003eCommercial turtle foods should still provide the majority of the diet as they contain balanced nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3959\" data-end=\"3962\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1hkb8t5\" data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3980\"\u003eFoods to Avoid\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4004\"\u003eAvoid feeding turtles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4006\" data-end=\"4118\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16yc2u0\" data-start=\"4006\" data-end=\"4013\"\u003eBread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z6442f\" data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4030\"\u003eDairy products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16s7wov\" data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4047\"\u003eProcessed meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19ecdhi\" data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4058\"\u003eDog food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12avp24\" data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4069\"\u003eCat food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f0vs4y\" data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4084\"\u003eSugary foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aec6qy\" data-start=\"4085\" data-end=\"4098\"\u003eSalty foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wcgwj6\" data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4118\"\u003eHuman snack foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4195\"\u003eThese foods can lead to nutritional deficiencies and poor long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4197\" data-end=\"4200\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"775law\" data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4239\"\u003eHow Often Should You Feed a Turtle?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1y3cgmn\" data-start=\"4241\" data-end=\"4255\"\u003eHatchlings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4257\" data-end=\"4272\"\u003eFeed every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4342\"\u003eYoung turtles require higher protein levels to support rapid growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vmez4n\" data-start=\"4344\" data-end=\"4357\"\u003eJuveniles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4359\" data-end=\"4375\"\u003eFeed once daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4447\"\u003eOffer a varied diet with quality commercial turtle food as the staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"if6bjx\" data-start=\"4449\" data-end=\"4459\"\u003eAdults\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4461\" data-end=\"4575\"\u003eMost adult turtles only require feeding every 2–3 days depending on species, activity level and water temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4577\" data-end=\"4580\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1rxmsdu\" data-start=\"4582\" data-end=\"4609\"\u003eHow Much Should You Feed?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4611\" data-end=\"4723\"\u003eA general guide is to feed approximately the amount your turtle can comfortably consume within \u003cstrong data-start=\"4706\" data-end=\"4722\"\u003e5–10 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4725\" data-end=\"4810\"\u003eAvoid overfeeding, as excess food can reduce water quality and contribute to obesity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4815\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"9k9bxx\" data-start=\"4817\" data-end=\"4850\"\u003eWhy Choose Premium Turtle Food?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4852\" data-end=\"4881\"\u003eQuality turtle foods provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4883\" data-end=\"5050\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ndesr\" data-start=\"4883\" data-end=\"4912\"\u003eComplete balanced nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ga2jml\" data-start=\"4913\" data-end=\"4935\"\u003eHigh-quality protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qug0cl\" data-start=\"4936\" data-end=\"4956\"\u003eEssential vitamins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"73vpuc\" data-start=\"4957\" data-end=\"4966\"\u003eCalcium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yp7x1p\" data-start=\"4967\" data-end=\"4981\"\u003eHealthy fats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nyzaxi\" data-start=\"4982\" data-end=\"5002\"\u003eImproved digestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sgzu3s\" data-start=\"5003\" data-end=\"5027\"\u003eBetter water stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d7ju9s\" data-start=\"5028\" data-end=\"5050\"\u003eConsistent nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5052\" data-end=\"5145\"\u003ePremium diets are one of the simplest ways to support healthy growth and long-term wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5147\" data-end=\"5150\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1m728a6\" data-start=\"5152\" data-end=\"5170\"\u003eShop Turtle Food\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5172\" data-end=\"5223\"\u003eBrowse our range of premium turtle foods including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5225\" data-end=\"5358\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ve9ekx\" data-start=\"5225\" data-end=\"5241\"\u003eTurtle Pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kn9pxx\" data-start=\"5242\" data-end=\"5276\"\u003eAquaMunch ReptiGel Turtle Tucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vk58bn\" data-start=\"5277\" data-end=\"5292\"\u003eTurtle Treats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16j5lga\" data-start=\"5293\" data-end=\"5314\"\u003eCalcium Supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ese23b\" data-start=\"5315\" data-end=\"5326\"\u003eGel Foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1in3v5r\" data-start=\"5327\" data-end=\"5358\"\u003eFreshwater Turtle Accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5360\" data-end=\"5484\"\u003eWhether you're caring for a hatchling or an adult turtle, we have the food and accessories to help keep your turtle healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5486\" data-end=\"5489\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"hkd5a4\" data-start=\"5491\" data-end=\"5519\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"c5ot1p\" data-start=\"5521\" data-end=\"5550\"\u003eWhat do baby turtles eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5552\" data-end=\"5706\"\u003eBaby turtles require a protein-rich diet consisting of premium turtle food, gel foods, insects and other nutritious aquatic foods to support rapid growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gq394y\" data-start=\"5708\" data-end=\"5736\"\u003eCan turtles eat lettuce?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5738\" data-end=\"5847\"\u003eSome leafy greens can be offered occasionally, but they should not replace a complete commercial turtle diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"eatlxl\" data-start=\"5849\" data-end=\"5879\"\u003eCan turtles eat mealworms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5881\" data-end=\"5973\"\u003eYes. Mealworms can be offered as an occasional treat but should not be the sole food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"eziuek\" data-start=\"5975\" data-end=\"6000\"\u003eCan turtles eat fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6002\" data-end=\"6130\"\u003eYes. Freshwater turtles naturally consume small fish in the wild. Fish should be offered in moderation as part of a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"371s4l\" data-start=\"6132\" data-end=\"6159\"\u003eCan turtles eat shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6161\" data-end=\"6266\"\u003eYes. Freshwater shrimp are an excellent natural source of protein and are enjoyed by most turtle species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1kenyo1\" data-start=\"6268\" data-end=\"6328\"\u003eWhat is the best food for Australian freshwater turtles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6330\" data-end=\"6478\"\u003eA high-quality commercial turtle food combined with occasional natural foods provides the most balanced nutrition for Australian freshwater turtles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/0429\/8168\/collections\/nutrafin-max-turtle-pellets-340g-amazing-amazon-38807.webp?v=1782969124","url":"https:\/\/www.amazingamazon.com.au\/collections\/what-do-turtles-eat.oembed","provider":"Amazing Amazon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}