The regular feeding of salads, vegetables and fruits is probably one of the most pernicious and harmful misconceptions in turtle keeping. This persistent and repetitive habit stems mainly from the fact that these products are actually healthy, plant-based foods for humans and can therefore be purchased and used easily, quickly and always available, and secondly
Since turtles are unfortunately not able to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy food, colorful and interesting smelling fruits, vegetables and salads are always eaten greedily and in excess. However, after years of malnutrition, ray turtles develop real eating disorders and unlearn or refuse to eat natural and suitable food. Gout, constipation, shell deformities and fatty liver.
Both the organism and the feeding instinct of Astrochelys radiata are adjusted to extremely low-calorie and raw fiber-rich food according to their meager original biotope. Radiated tortoises are therefore instinctively constantly foraging and must eat appropriate foods throughout the day to achieve a balanced and adequate diet. They have the same impulse in