Food

For the sake of the health and happiness of captive Colombian sliders (Trachemys callirostris), it is crucial to provide them with the proper diet. A balanced diet that mirrors their natural eating patterns is essential whether you're taking care of them in an outdoor pond or an aquarium.

To start, you need know that Colombian sliders eat both plants and animals; this makes them omnivores. To make sure they have enough nutrients while in captivity, their diet should be varied. Turtle pellets made for aquatic turtles by a commercial company might be their main source of nutrition. You may be certain that your turtle will get all the vitamins and minerals it needs from these pellets.

Eat more fresh produce in addition to the main foods. these should include a lot of leafy greens—romaine lettuce, kale, collard greens—in their plant-based diet since these are great options. Some other veggies that turtles can eat include carrots, squash, and cucumbers; they may be fed in shredded or tiny bits.

because of their increased sugar content, fruits should only be served as treats periodically. Fruits like berries, melons, and apples—that are thinly sliced—are perfect for this. Turtles should not be given grapes or citrous fruits since they are toxic to turtles.

The fourth point is that the Colombian slider can't survive without protein. Feed them little portions of protein-rich foods like mealworms, earthworms, crickets, or feeder fish. Because turtles might develop health problems from eating too much protein, they should be given sparingly.

to ensure the health and robustness of a Colombian slider's shell, it is essential to replenish with calcium and vitamins. A reptile calcium supplement with vitamin D3 may be sprinkled over their meal many times weekly to protect them against shell malformations and calcium insufficiency. If you want advice on what supplements your turtle should take, go to a vet who focuses in reptiles.

the amount of time between feedings is tied to the turtles' size and age. To avoid obesity and overfeeding, feed juvenile turtles every day and adult turtles every other day or every few days, but be sure to alter portion amounts. Maintaining water quality and preventing spoiling requires quick removal of uneaten food.

for the sake of their digestion and drinking, Colombian sliders should always have access to freshwater. Make sure there's water nearby, both for drinking and bathing, in a shallow section of their habitat. Preventing the development of germs and maintaining high water quality requires frequent cleaning and replacement of water