Dahl's Toad-headed Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Dahl's Toad-headed Turtle

Mesoclemmys dahli

Habitat

Isolated forest pools.

Range

Colombia

Adult Size

Up to 8 in (Up to 20 cm)

Diet

Carnivorous

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Conservation status:Critically Endangered

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for Dahl's Toad-headed 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.

Silkworms

Recommended Foods
Fresh mulberry leaves or mulberry chow only.