You can remove the turtle during feeding time and put it in a substrate-free container and then place it back in its cage when it's done eating.
Tim

Third Eye
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You can remove the turtle during feeding time and put it in a substrate-free container and then place it back in its cage when it's done eating.
Tim

Third Eye
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