Potential New Owner Questions

[Saracirce]

Actually, I'm not allowed to bring in any live bugs at all. I'm currently resorting to feeding my turtle freeze-dried or frozen mealworms which, needless to say, isn't optimal. I even have to do some of the shopping myself to ensure my turtle gets the proper veggies. (No matter how many lists I make for them or how many times I tell them, they consistently buy the wrong things) I'd rather wait until I move out before getting another animal that eats bugs.

Aside from that, we just don't have room for another animal right now. Currently have six people with 8 animals all living in one house. Don't even have the room to upgrade my turtle's tank, which she really needs. Kinda cramped, if you know what I'm saying xD

[DVirginiana]

Hm... Completely not frog-related, but have you tried frozen/thawed silversides for your turtle? They come in a plastic bag you can stick in the freezer, and can be ordered online if there's no petstore nearby. I rescued a box turtle last summer, and she loves them. They'd work fine for sliders too. Plus, if you chop them up with other food, the smell will usually convince even a picky turtle to eat new things.