Can Painted Turtles eat Persimmon?
Chrysemys picta · Diospyros virginiana
Caution
Avoid
Painted Turtles are primarily carnivorous as juveniles shifting to omnivory as adults, with plant matter typically consisting of aquatic vegetation rather than high-sugar fruits. Tortoise Trust guidelines for aquatic turtles do not include fruit, and persimmon's high sugar content makes it a poor dietary choice.
Feeding frequency
Avoid
The short answer
Painted Turtles are primarily carnivorous as juveniles shifting to omnivory as adults, with plant matter typically consisting of aquatic vegetation rather than high-sugar fruits. Tortoise Trust guidelines for aquatic turtles do not include fruit, and persimmon's high sugar content makes it a poor dietary choice.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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