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hello. i have a 12 yr old box turtle who recently started eating snails, and some small slugs. he found a big slug in my backyard and ate it and is acting a bit funny. anyone ever feed a box turtle slugs?

thanks,

eric

Slugs are natural food for turtles but they can also be infested with parasites. I strongly suggest a visit to the vet for a parasite check. And be sure he is tested for giardia

ok thx.

there's also a good chance that a slug found in your yard could be contaminated with pesticide, fertilizer, or other chemicals which could be picked up from any surrounding yard.