Eastern Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina
Terrestrial omnivore native to the eastern United States. Unique among common pet reptiles for natural mushroom tolerance. Diet is 50% animal matter (earthworms, insects, snails) and 50% plant matter (berries, greens, flowers). Brumates October–March. Requires outdoor habitat when possible.
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Dandelion Greens
Taraxacum officinale
Offer freely as part of the plant portion of the diet.
Mustard Greens
Brassica juncea
2–3 times per week for adults.
Strawberries
Fragaria × ananassa
Once or twice per week, small amount — not to exceed 10% of total diet.
Blueberries
Vaccinium corymbosum
Once or twice per week, small amount.
Raspberries
Rubus idaeus
Several times per week, small quantity.
Blackberries
Rubus fruticosus
Several times per week, small quantity.
Apples
Malus domestica
A few slices 1–2 times per week.
Carrots
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
A few times per week as variety.
Sweet Potato
Ipomoea batatas
Once or twice per week, small piece.
Crickets
Acheta domesticus
Juveniles: daily or every other day. Adults: 2–3 times per week.
Collard Greens
Brassica oleracea var. viridis
Adults: 3–4 times per week. Juveniles: offer daily with protein.
Apple
Malus domestica
Once per week, small piece.
Butternut Squash
Cucurbita moschata
Offer 2–3 times per week.
Earthworms
Lumbricus terrestris
Juveniles (< 4 yr): daily or every other day. Adults: 2–3 times per week.