What do baby red-eared slider turtles love to eat?

Answer 1

In the wild, baby red-eared slider turtles are more carnivorous than their adult counterparts. They need animal protein, so they feed on invertebrates such as earthworms, crickets,, aquatic snails, bloodworms, shrimp, krill and mealworms. In captivity, this need for animal protein can be met by these foods, or even fish foods which contain these items, while commercial pellets will also offer them the nutrients they need. Vegetation should be introduced while the turtle is young, even though it may not initially eat it, as it will make the transition to a herbivorous diet easier later on.

Answer 2

I do not know about your specific red eared sliders, but my two like to eat cucumber skin slices, carrots sliced very thin, turtle food pellets, small feeder fish, and dried shrimp. The last two are like chocolate for a human, and only to be given as treats, not daily. But the first three can be a daily food. And a R.E.S. turtle needs to eat some type of veggies or else they will develop a hard bump on the side of their head, the result of nutrient deprivation. This is very costly to fix (since I went through it) and best be avoided by giving them their balanced diet of pellets, treats, and veggies, just like a little kid. :)