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Can Yellow-bellied Sliders eat Waxworms?

Trachemys scripta scripta · Galleria mellonella

Caution

Occasionally — no more than monthly

Specialist resource

Yellow-bellied Sliders share the same omnivorous dietary pattern as Red-eared Sliders; by extension, Tortoise Trust guidance permitting occasional waxworms for sliders applies. Their very high fat content warrants strict limitation to rare treat status, with calcium supplementation advised.

Feeding frequency

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Caution

Occasionally — no more than monthly

OmnivoreProteinLow oxalateNot toxic

The short answer

Yellow-bellied Sliders share the same omnivorous dietary pattern as Red-eared Sliders; by extension, Tortoise Trust guidance permitting occasional waxworms for sliders applies. Their very high fat content warrants strict limitation to rare treat status, with calcium supplementation advised.

Feeding it safely

How much / how often

Occasionally — no more than monthly

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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026

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