Turtle is a reptile, living in an environment where land and water crisscross, and it is an omnivore. In order to survive, turtles will eat many kinds of food.

1, plant food

The plant foods of soft-shelled turtle mainly include vegetables, fruits, grass, flowers and so on. Among them, vegetables are one of the foods that must be provided every day, including spinach, carrots, cucumbers and pumpkins. In addition, fruits can also be properly fed to turtles, such as bananas, watermelons and apples. Grass and flowers are not the main food, but they are also supplied in moderation.

The quantity and types of plant food eaten by turtles vary with species, age, weight and environment, and sometimes there are individual differences.

2. Animal food

Turtles also eat some animal foods, including small fish, worms, crustaceans, snakes, birds and so on. These foods are usually caught in water, and some are obtained by artificial feeding.

It is expensive for turtles to digest animal food, which mainly needs intestinal enzyme digestion. Therefore, when feeding animal food, we must be moderate, and at the same time pay attention to the hygiene and quality of food.

3. Nutritive food

Besides the above two basic foods, turtles also need some special nutrients, including calcium, protein and vitamins. Some special foods of soft-shelled turtle, such as insect feed and professional feed, can help soft-shelled turtle ensure adequate nutrition.

In the choice of feed, we should pay attention not to feed unhealthy food such as kitchen waste, sweets and artificial food.

4. Seasonal food

Seasonal food is also one of the factors that turtles need to consider. Because the environment in which turtles live will change with the seasons. For example, turtles like to eat fresh buds in spring, cool vegetables and fruits in summer, and meat and fruits in autumn. Choosing foods suitable for the season can fully meet the needs of turtles and help them stay healthy.

To sum up, the tortoise is an omnivore, and it needs to eat all kinds of food to get the nutrition it needs. At the same time, we should also control the intake in moderation and maintain reasonable eating habits.