More veggies?

[Moozillion]

Hi, All.
I have had Millie, my Mississippi Mud Turtle, since she was about 1 year old. I have always fed her Hikari Sinking Carnivore wafers, some earthworms and the occasional grub. She appears to be doing fine and is now 7 years old.

But I thought I remembered reading somewhere that mud turtles become less carnivorous as they grow up; of course I can’t find the article. :-(

Do you think I should reduce her protein a little and offer veggies or water plants?
Again, she’s doing well and has no apparent problems- I am just following up on that article.
Thanks!
Bea/Mooz

 

[DoubleD1996!]

I don't think they become less carnivorous, but you could always incorporate some floating plants like duck weed and water lettuce

 

[Ink]

I use those floating plants (when I can get them) in Paxton's (box turtle) water too. He does eat them.

 

[Moozillion]

Thank you DoubleD and Ink!