Yellow-bellied sliders eat a mix of protein, leafy greens, and vegetables. For vegetables, they can have romaine, red leaf, and green leaf lettuce, dandelion, mustard, turnip, kale, and collard greens. Non-leafy vegetables like zucchini, squash, bell peppers, carrots, sweet potatoes, peas, and green beans are also fine. Aquatic plants like duckweed and water lettuce are good too. Fruits should only be occasional treats. Remember to wash vegetables thoroughly and cut them into small pieces. For protein, young sliders can eat insects, fish, or turtle pellets. See our guide on what turtles eat for more.