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Can Red-eared Sliders eat Aquatic Turtle Pellets?

Safety verdict

Safe

Why

Nutritionally complete commercial pellet. Should form the protein base of the diet, especially for hatchlings and juveniles.

How much / how often

Juveniles: daily, 2–3 pellets per inch of shell. Adults: every 2–3 days.

Sources

Commercial turtle pellets (Mazuri, Zoo Med, Flukers) are nutritionally complete and should form the protein base of the diet.

Where to buy

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Not veterinary advice. This information is for educational purposes. Always consult a qualified exotic animal veterinarian for guidance specific to your pet.