They usually don't die from that but could in a very small pond. This is my first hatchling, so he's very special. We got him last week and he doesn't eat anything. Wood Turtle… So there are actually many, many different reasons why a turtle will stop eating, but it is not a normal behavior unless your turtle is hibernating. Wood Turtle - Information on The Facts, Habitat, Diet and Lifespan of Wood Turtles Wood turtles are regarded as one of the more alert turtle species. Hey y'all, I'm looking for some advice on feeding protein to my wood turtle, Maya. i have a large feeding dish and i have always fed them shredded carrots, alpha sprouts, red lettuce, grapes and wax worms or an occasional nightcrawler. Thank That helped a lot! So I decided to write an article for the parents of kids who want a turtle. Wood turtles are known for being diurnal, which means that they are most active during the day. I know they live in streams, but how deep should his water be? my teacher said to feed it crickets and lettuce but ive tried that, ham carrots and waxworms. Scientifically termed Glyptemys insculpta, the wood turtle is also known as ‘old red leg’, a name acquired due to its orange/brick-red colored legs. If not, have your reptile vet take a look. Dark, leafy greens like romaine, dandelion greens and fresh parsley should be offered on a regular basis. my more timid turtles i keep in a quiet room of the house. Thanks again! If he begins eating some box turtle chow, it probably won’t be necessary to supplement Gary with calcium, other minerals and vitamins. My Painted Turtle won\'t eat!!! about six months. but I think it is because the water is to cold-I read that on yahoo. Post Sat Oct 19, 2002 6:25 pm. When the weather becomes too cold for them, the wood turtles hide in streams and rivers, among other places where the water won’t end up freezing. Species such as the Ornate Wood Turtle will eat earthworms, redworms, crickets, and even mice. shes about 5 years old, and is about 5 inches,we have to fix her habitat, because the lady at the pet store told us she was an ornate box turtle but then we found out she was an central american wood turtle. The main star here is Steve, named after Irwin as a tribute. 8 posts • Page 1 of 1. I have a baby yallow belly slider. The guy at the pet store dodn't seem to know too much about how to care for him. my turtle will not eat. I have only had her for a couple weeks, and she has come really far so I'm hoping in time she will come around but any advice appreciated! Aquatic turtle pellets are a good staple diet but your turtle should also get some fresh leafy vegetables. Please HELP! Wood Turtle… Thanks again! Scientifically termed Glyptemys insculpta, the wood turtle is also known as ‘old red leg’, a name acquired due to its orange/brick-red colored legs. The weather has changed here. "More commonly, signs of illness arenon-specific, such as a turtle with anorexia (lack of appetite) and lethargy, which can be seen with many diseases." So we recommend maintaining the temperatures and the lighting year round. She had one day of eating mealy worms and that was all. That was about 3 months ago. I was a young teen, recently 13, and proud, so of course I had the typical teenage disease called laziness. Wood Turtle - Information on The Facts, Habitat, Diet and Lifespan of Wood Turtles Wood turtles are regarded as one of the more alert turtle species. The only thing she will consistently eat is romaine lettuce. I have a regular table lamp with a reptile bulb next to his tub. He just gobbled up a mess of worms now he's going after some apple. eating, say, one french fry (it just isn't enough). I wasn't about to sit there and look up information; I wanted my mom to do it for me. Wood County Industrial Commission - The Wood County Industrial Commission investigates and undertakes ways of promoting development of business, industry and commerce in … When you're keeping a turtle indoors, you really shouldn't be hibernating your turtle unless you're a breeder. i have had ornates for close to 15 years. just a it. Ornate Wood Turtle prefer to be fed in the water, but will typically accept food over a dry surface too. Numerous people I have spoken to regarding their pet going off feed all have had very similar issues that were easily rectified. Tonight she ate some tomato, which was very new! my turtle wont eat much either. i house mine in an under the bed style rubber tote with a cat box on one side filled with water (pool) and reptile bark on the other side. Alyssa Loeber Guest Posts: 3 Joined: Sat Oct 19, 2002 6:09 pm. But for now, live food that is moving is your best bet for enticing Gary to begin eating, and once he starts chowing down, the diet can be expanded to provide more balance. days. he loved being with them and was very active.Now … When the weather becomes too cold for them, the wood turtles hide in streams and rivers, among other places where the water won’t …