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Food for Your Painted Turtle


Did you know that taking care of a pet turtle like the Painted turtle can be a lot of work? If you’ve recently purchased a Painted turtle don’t hesitate to call your local vet or pet store associate to discuss basic care and feeding advice. Some basic need to know information includes providing your Painted turtle with the right kind of living environment. Once you have him all set up, you will also need to find out what type of food your Painted turtle requires and how often he should be fed. This will largely depend on what particular breed of Painted Turtle you have purchased. Young turtles such as the Painted Turtles need diets containing up to 40% protein. Adults feed more heavily on vegetation and quire around 10% to 20% protein in their diets. Consult with your veterinary clinic Middletown, DE to learn more ways to provide for your turtle’s dietary needs.

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