Can Red-eared Sliders eat Waxworms?
Trachemys scripta elegans · Galleria mellonella
Caution
Occasionally — no more than monthly
Tortoise Trust notes crickets and waxworms are acceptable in limited amounts occasionally for sliders. However, waxworms are very high in fat compared to ReptiFiles-recommended staple proteins such as crickets, earthworms, and dubia roaches, and should only be used as an infrequent treat.
Feeding frequency
Occasionally — no more than monthly
The short answer
Tortoise Trust notes crickets and waxworms are acceptable in limited amounts occasionally for sliders. However, waxworms are very high in fat compared to ReptiFiles-recommended staple proteins such as crickets, earthworms, and dubia roaches, and should only be used as an infrequent treat.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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