Red-eared tortoises can live for many years. An easy way to help ensure a long life for your pet is to feed your red-eared slider a variety of healthy foods. Another benefit of introducing variety is that your tortoise won’t get bored with their meals if you make their diet interesting.

Vegetables and greens should make up at least half of an adult slider’s diet. While younger tortoises eat some vegetables, their diet should consist primarily of protein.

When feeding plant material, you don’t have to give your slider the same boring lettuce over and over again. What else would your pet love to eat?

* Carrot – Your slider will really enjoy grated carrots. Carrots are very nutritious and what could be easier than chopping a carrot?

* Cabbage – More nutritious than regular lettuce, and your slider will love to chew on this.

* Beetroot – It may be an unusual choice to feed your turtle, but your pet will thank you!

* Radish leaves – Another tasty pick for your slider.

* Green beans – What could be better than fresh green beans?

* Pumpkin – An easy to find food that your turtle will like.

* Lion teeth – These are easy foods to feed your slider. You can even pick them from your own backyard! Just make sure they are pesticide free.

When feeding greens and greens, you should cut or shred them into small pieces to allow your turtle to easily eat them and place them in your pet’s home water or in a separate feeding container if you are feeding your slider that way.