You did not mention the temps you are keeping them at but
I am assuming you are keeping them at summer like conditions.
I have 2 eastern painted turtles(A:10) 2 RES (A:7) and one baby yearling southern painted turtle. While I have been through
the picky eater times, it has been only with the Painted turtles. They go a period where they do not eat as much but
do eat and are a little more paticular. I just follow their
pattern and have never had a problem with anything. My sliders
are NEVER picky, they eat more variety and more of it.

As long as you keep a 85-90 degree basking area and keep
the water 74-76 degrees I wouldn't worry too much about it.
The problems arise if they stop eating when the temps are
too warm for true hibernation. Let them be picky and keep
trying the familiar foods.

Good luck
Linda

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