Wood Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Wood Turtle

Glyptemys insculpta

Habitat

Forest streams and riparian areas

Range

Northeastern North America

Adult Size

6-8 in (16-20 cm)

Diet

Berries, leaves, and worms

Find on MorphMarket
Conservation status:Near Threatened

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for Wood Turtle and how to gut-load each one before feeding.

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.

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.