Can Eastern Box Turtles eat Earthworms?
Terrapene carolina · Lumbricus terrestris
Safe
Juveniles (< 4 yr): daily or every other day
The Tortoise Table
Excellent protein source eagerly taken by box turtles. Especially important for juveniles.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Juveniles (< 4 yr): daily or every other day
OmnivoreProteinNot toxic
The short answer
Excellent protein source eagerly taken by box turtles. Especially important for juveniles.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Juveniles (< 4 yr): daily or every other day. Adults: 2–3 times per week.
How to prepare
Use captive-raised worms to avoid parasite risk.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw earthworms
44mg
Calcium
85mg
Phosphorus
0.5:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTED10g
Protein
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableVCA Animal Hospitals — Feeding Box Turtles
Earthworms (night crawlers) are an excellent protein source for box turtles.
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