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Feeding My Adult Sliders

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Question
I just got 2 slider turtles..and I was wondering if I can feed them cooked canned green beans..and maybe some iceberg lettuce? Just for a couple of days? What else can I feed them.. ?

Answer
If you will be stocking up in the next couple of days with good turtle foods, then there is no sense giving them junk food to tide them over. They can go for a week without eating and be OK, and usually do not eat well for about a week after being brought home anyway.

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