Do turtles have to be "taught" how to catch their food? I'm asking because my adopted baby snapping turtle doesn't seem to have a knack on how to catch the food pellets or minnows. With the pellets, I actually have to use a chopstick and sort of hold the pellets in place for him to eat. With the minnows, he'd literally chase the fish around the tank, missing each chomp he delivers, and eventually getting frustrated and give up. At first I thought it was because the food pellets and minnows were too big for his little mouth, but that's no longer the case.
Or do I just have a "slow" learning turtle? :roll:
Or do I just have a "slow" learning turtle? :roll: