Can Eastern Box Turtles eat Crickets?
Terrapene carolina · Acheta domesticus
Safe
Juveniles: daily or every other day
The Tortoise Table
Good protein variety. Gut-load before offering.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Juveniles: daily or every other day
OmnivoreProteinNot toxic
The short answer
Good protein variety. Gut-load before offering.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Juveniles: daily or every other day. Adults: 2–3 times per week.
How to prepare
Gut-load 24 hours before feeding. Dust with calcium.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw crickets
68mg
Calcium
280mg
Phosphorus
0.2:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTED17g
Protein
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableVCA Animal Hospitals — Feeding Box Turtles
Crickets are appropriate protein sources for box turtles.
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