Why a Turtle Doesn't Eat: 3 Possible Reasons for Refusing to Eat

Turtles are very unpretentious pets.

However, sometimes these pets may not eat for a long time, which causes concern among their owners.

And there may be several reasons for this behavior of turtles.

Change of conditions

The first thing to do in this case is to pay attention to the conditions in which the turtle is kept.

For example, a pet may refuse to eat when the regimen changes.

Reptiles often get used to eating at the same time every day, so any changes in this situation can cause stress for them.

Changes in the environment also influence turtles' behavior.

In particular, this concerns the length of daylight hours, temperature and air humidity.

Changing your diet

Reptiles are very sensitive to food. For example, they may begin to refuse food if an old feeder or food is replaced.

Therefore, it is important to observe your pet and study its preferences.

In addition, this behavior may be caused by a lack of essential vitamins and microelements.

So it is worth making sure that the turtle's diet is as varied as possible and combining feeds.

Diseases and ailments

Another reason for refusing food may be poor health.

You should be wary if your pet does not eat or drink for a long time.

In such a situation, other symptoms may also be observed: apathy, long sleep and lethargy.

Discharge from the pet's nose and eyes or difficulty breathing may also be a cause for concern.

Earlier we wrote about how often you need to bathe a turtle.

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• 10 February 2024

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