What Do Land Turtles Eat?

Land turtles are species of turtles such as the box turtle and the wood turtle that spend much of their lives on land. When keeping these animals as pets, it is important to give them a secure habitat and a well-rounded diet.

  1. Types of Food

    • Most land turtles are omnivorous, meaning they eat vegetables, fruit or meat. There are also commercial turtle foods that will provide turtles with all the nutrients they require.

    Insects

    • Occasionally, feed your turtle some live insects such as meal worms, slugs or grasshoppers.

    Vegetation

    • Leafy greens such as lettuce or turnip leaves are a good source of food. To add variety to the diet, feed them mushrooms or strawberries. Ensure the products are pesticide- and poison-free.

    Cautions

    • Turtlepuddle.org states turtles can develop unhealthy addictions to certain foods. Avoid feeding the same meal two days in a row to prevent this from occurring.

    Do Not Feed List

    • Some foods are toxic to turtles and should never be fed to them. Products that are high in sugar or sodium as well as milk-based products can be detrimental to your turtle's health.