Razorback Musk Turtles (Sternotherus carinatus) feeding on a prepared gelatin suspension.

Two yearling Razorback Musk Turtles (Sternotherus carinatus) feed on a specially formulated gelatin suspension containing blended rodents, whole trout, whole shrimp, Nasco turtle brittle, Aqua Max trout chow, dandelion greens, sweet potato, butternut squash, and vitamin and mineral supplements.
© Ryan M. Bolton
www.uoguelph.ca/~boltonr

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[Nativedwarf]

Hi, by yearling do you mean 1 year old? Thanks

[RMBolton]

@Nativedwarf Yes. A yearling refers to an animal that is approximately one year of age.

[greendayhieu]

did u make that food, or did u buy it? and if u bought it, where did u buy it from?

[RMBolton]

I prepare the gelatin suspension myself.

[pokelegofan]

@RMBolton Could you please make a video on how you prepare it or tell me in a message? I tried to make it using those ingredients, just different than the turtle brittle and trout chow, I used wardley turtle food and newt and salamander bites, I can't get it to suspend, I only mixed the blend with non flavored gelatin and cooled it, I can't feed it like yours. Can you please tell me because I'm sick of having to freeze and kill the mice and have them wasted. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[RMBolton]

@pokelegofan Hi there. It's a bit tricky to find the right ratios. More than a few times I have had to melt the final product down again (by heating it) and add more gelatin. I suspect that this is what has happened with your mix. Just a tip (since pre-packaged gelatin in stores can get expensive), have a look at bulk food stores--it's usually much cheaper and easier to distribute. Good luck!

[bmxsoccerkid]

Whats a big enough aquarium size to last them their whole life?

[gusfish1]

Are you planning to breed this razor back?

[pokelegofan]

@RMBolton Thanks so much! I subbed and added you.

[WetTropix]

@davidwebt no who feeds their turtles in a separate tank thats stupid and stress's them out

[MISTER206KTS]

How did you make the gelatin suspension?

[davidwebt]

This is an apposit place in wich you put the turtle to eat?