Species Detail
Pond Slider
Turtles & Tortoises

Pond Slider

Trachemys scripta

Habitat

Ponds and lakes

Range

North and South America

Adult Size

8-12 in (20-30 cm)

Diet

Omnivorous, plants and small fish

Find on MorphMarket
Conservation status:Least Concern

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for Pond Slider and how to gut-load each one before feeding.

Crickets

Recommended Foods
Collard greensMustard greensDandelion greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashBell peppersHigh-quality commercial cricket gut load
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Dubia Roaches

Recommended Foods
Collard greensTurnip greensMustard greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashApplesOranges (occasionally)High-quality roach chow
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.