Jun 16, 2025 · Box turtles are omnivores, meaning they eat both animal and plant-based foods. The ratio of animal to plant-based foods varies based on the turtle's age and species. Typically, …

Oct 17, 2020 · There are some critical differences between feeding baby box turtles and adult box turtles. Hatchlings and growing adolescents typically require more frequent meals with higher …

Dec 17, 2025 · Feeding a box turtle is like being a short-order cook for the world’s pickiest customer who can’t tell you what they want. The key is to feed a wide variety of healthy items, including both plant …

5 days ago · An adult box turtle’s diet should aim for a ratio of approximately 50% animal protein and 50% plant matter, though some species may lean more heavily toward vegetation. This balance of …

Jul 25, 2025 · Like most turtles, box turtles are omnivores, meaning they eat both animal and plant matter. By and large, box turtles are not picky eaters and will eat pretty much anything they catch.

Most plant material fed to box turtles should be vegetables and flowers (80%-90%), and only 10%-20% should be fruit. As a rule, dark, leafy greens should make up the largest part of the diet. Yellow, red, …

Oct 27, 2025 · I promise you, this complete box turtle diet feeding guide will clear up all the confusion. We’re going to break down everything you need to know, from the perfect balance of foods to how …

Apr 30, 2025 · One of the first things you’ll need to know is what box turtles eat. Boxies are omnivorous, eating both animal- and plant-based foods—but they can’t eat just anything. We spoke with …

They are omnivores, and they need a balanced diet of protein (meat), fruits and vegetables. In the wild, Eastern box turtles’ diets can include a wide variety of food sources such as flowers, roots, fungi, …

Oct 29, 2025 · All box turtles are classified as omnivores, and as such, they will eat a wide variety of animal and plant-based foods both as pets and in the wild. The proportion of these foods depend on …