Box turtles are omnivorous animals. When foraging in the wild, they consume earthworms, snails, grubs, berries, plants and flowers as food sources; as feeder insects such as nightcrawlers or red wigglers they also accept. Plant foods should comprise at least …
Feeding wild turtles should generally be avoided as this could cause them to become dependent upon humans for sustenance and potentially limit their natural abilities to forage for themselves in their environment. As they can’t digest bread, this could also …
Jelly pots are processed foods containing high concentrations of sugar and little nutritional value, making them an unsafe diet choice for crested geckos and increasing their risk for diabetes, weight gain and malnutrition. Feeding these treats increases their chances of …
Leopard geckos are insectivores that feed on invertebrates in their natural environment, such as grasshoppers, crickets, spiders, beetles, caterpillars and flies. Many pet owners offer feeder insects as enrichment or to fatten up lanky adults, however this food item isn’t …
Turtles appear calm, making feeding them seem simple; however, they can carry Salmonella bacteria that can make people ill. Bread should never form part of any turtle’s diet as it contains high levels of sugar and flour that they cannot …
Box turtles are omnivorous animals, enjoying both animal and plant material for sustenance. This food offers them both, including plenty of leafy green vegetables as well as papaya and mango fruit for variety. This food features whole corn and apples …
Golden geckos are rainforest lizards and require high humidity in their enclosure. Daily misting should be performed, and a water dish must also be made available (though only few golden geckos actually drink from it). These live insects include crickets, …
Crested geckos may enjoy mealworms as an occasional treat, though their high protein and fat content makes it difficult for their exoskeletons to be chewed through and digested by cresties. Mealworms are larval forms of darkling beetles (Tenebrio molitor). Easy …
Wild turtle diets often consist of animal prey such as insects, fish, worms and amphibians; as well as plant prey such as water plants, algae and fallen fruit. Pet stores sell pelleted food specifically designed to meet their dietary needs …
Crested geckos are solitary reptiles that thrive in medium to large sized enclosures, including tanks of at least 12″x12″x18″. Bee pollen can help your crested gecko get their appetite stimulated and is also an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and …