I've read several postings about folks feeding sowbugs to their spotted turtles on here. Haven't tried that yet. I'm wondering what other sorts of wild collected foods people have tried feeding to their spotteds (and had good success with). I've always fed my turtles wild food like crayfish with good results. Has anyone run into trouble with parasites resulting from this? I've never noticed anything, but I know crayfish commonly carry parasites. How about snails? I know they enjoy them and they should be a great source of calcium... I'm concerned about parasites though. I suppose you can always freeze the foods (or microwave?) but I like the idea of my turtles capturing/eating active prey items. I think its good stimulus and more attractive to them.

I also tossed a couple Hexagenia mayflies in with my little female (I live near Lake Erie) earlier this summer and she loved them! I only wish there had been more to offer them (their populations have been down here).

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