Can Red-eared Sliders eat Crickets?
Acheta domesticus
Safety verdict
Safe
Why
Good protein variety. Gut-load before offering and dust with calcium.
How much / how often
Juveniles: twice per week. Adults: once per week.
Preparation
Gut-load 24 hours before feeding. Dust with calcium.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
68 mg
Calcium
280 mg
Phosphorus
0.2:1
Ca:P ratio
17 g
Protein
Sources
The Tortoise TableVCA Animal Hospitals — Feeding Aquatic Turtles ↗
Crickets are an appropriate protein source for aquatic turtles.
Where to buy
Josh's Frogs Crickets (Live)Shop →Dried Mealworms (Reptile Feeder)Shop →Aquatic Turtle Pellets — Zoo Med Natural Aquatic Turtle FoodShop →
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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.