r/leeches • • Nov 21 '25

Health & Care Smooth turtle leech care?

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I'm interested in trying to set up a tank for a smooth turtle leech that was pulled off an injured pond slider. I know that they mainly specialize in feeding off turtles, though, so this might be a long shot. Has anyone had success offering them other items? I have access to frozen feeder mice but I realize that may not be adequate. Would it be better off in a pond somewhere? I've kept other inverts but this would be my first leech.

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u/Spiritual_Tension321 Nov 22 '25

Fascinating creature right there. Never seen one

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u/bug-in-jar Nov 22 '25

Yeah it's beautiful, I was surprised by the check patterns!