Dietary requirements vary widely and will differ depending on the type of animal you have, so it's important to do your research and talk to a turtle retailer in your area. Most turtles need to be fed no more than once every three days or so.  Turtles are primarily carnivores, while tortoises are primarily herbivores. Turtles enjoy eating mealworms, super worms, snails, grubs, and a variety of other insects. Tortoises enjoy fruits and vegetables, including dark leafy greens like kale and turnip, as well as corn and watermelon. Feeding turtles too frequently or feeding the wrong kinds of food can have serious health consequences. Turtles usually live a long time, so it's important to provide for your pet and make sure that you're providing the right amount of nutrition on a regular enough basis. Different species have specific feeding needs, so the exact dietary requirement of your turtle will need to be researched. Care Sheets, commonly provided at pet stores, will help you learn more.  Commercial turtle food is usually fine. Available in pellet form, it's a mixture of dried shrimp, cricket, and a variety of vitamins and minerals necessary to keep the turtle happy. Any turtle food you can buy at the pet store will do. Amounts will vary depending on the size of the turtle. It's not recommended to feed your turtle table scraps. However, green, leafy vegetables are sometimes recommended for tortoises and turtles, and can provide a healthy snack, and if you're not opposed, turtles are generally huge fans of the occasional worm or grub, tossed into the tank. In most tanks, it's a good idea to use a small plastic dish from which to feed the turtles. These are commonly sold at pet stores, but you can also use any small plastic or glass dish that you've got. Many turtles will defecate shortly after eating. If you leave them in their feeding tub for a while after feeding, they will defecate in the dish. You get less waste in the tank this way. Not overfeeding will also keep the waste down. Like birds, some turtles appreciate having a cuttlebone to gnaw on, helping to provide the turtle with calcium and dental (beak) health. These are commonly sold at most pet stores for birds, crabs, and turtles.

Summary: Feed turtles 2-3 times a week. Feed turtles and tortoises dry supplements. Prepare a feeding area for the turtle. Provide a cuttle bone.


In order to do this, the bolt assembly must be out of the firearm as well. Flip the gun upside down and, using your screwdriver, remove the three screws on the underside of the muzzleloader that hold the action and receiver (parts of the firearm which contain the trigger and firing mechanism). Remove the action. Set the screws to the side, preferably on a flat surface or in a bowl, so they don’t roll away. You can dampen a clean cotton cloth with bore cleaner oil and use this to wipe any grime and grit off of the trigger assembly. Focus on cleaning parts of the assembly that move and undergo friction, especially the trigger itself and the safety mechanism. Some firearm manufacturers (such as Remington or Browning) make a pressurized spray oil that can be useful in this situation. A spray oil can be applied directly to the points of friction on the muzzleloader trigger and action. You can do this by applying a small amount of lube paste to a clean cotton cloth, and wiping a light layer of it along the exterior of the action, receiver, and trigger assembly, as well as the entirety of the barrel. The lube paste will help these parts resist rust and corrosion. Do not put the lube paste on any of the moving parts of the trigger assembly. The lube paste is much thicker than the light cleaning oil, and may cause problems with the trigger’s function. Once the trigger mechanism has been cleaned and lubed, place it back in the stock of the muzzleloader. Reinsert the three screws, and tighten the trigger mechanism firmly in place. Store the muzzleloader in a safe and dry environment—such as a locked closet or gun safe—when the firearm is not in use.

Summary: Remove the barrel action from the stock of the muzzleloader. Clean the trigger assembly with a light oil. Wipe the exterior of the trigger assembly with lube paste. Reassemble the trigger mechanism.


If you have a problem with a vendor, your first course of action should be to contact the vendor directly. You may be able to resolve the problem quickly in this way. For example, if you purchased an item that you do not believe matches what was advertised, you could take it back to the store and ask for a refund. If your first attempt at resolving the problem does not lead to a successful result, you should document your problem in writing. This will serve two purposes. It will give the vendor another opportunity to satisfy your concerns before the problem becomes bigger. It will also give you some documentation of the problem, which you will be able to use when you file your online complaint with the BBB.  In your written letter, you should clearly identify the problem and the resolution that you would like. For example, you might say, “I am writing because the Acme Widgets that I bought do not glow in the dark, as the advertising claims. I would like to return them for a full refund.” Summarize your prior efforts to resolve the problem. You should provide the dates and locations of any contacts you made with anyone from the company. For example, you might say, “On October 1, 2016, I returned to the Acme store in Anytown, USA, and I spoke with the manager, Mr. Smith. I asked to return the widgets, but he told me he would not refund my money.” In most cases, if your first effort to resolve the problem was not successful, you are not going to change the result just by putting your concerns in writing. The purpose of the letter is to provide documentation for your BBB complaint. Make sure that you keep a copy of the letter. If possible, you should print and sign the letter, and then save a scanned copy of the letter so you can upload it into your online BBB complaint. The BBB will accept certain types of complaints and will attempt to help you resolve the dispute with the company. However, there are several types of disputes that the BBB will not accept. These disallowed issues include:  Employee/employer disputes Discrimination claims Matters that are/have been litigated/arbitrated Complaints against individuals not engaged in business Issues challenging the validity of local, state, or federal law Complaints against government agencies, including the postal service Matters not related to marketplace issues
Summary: Contact the company directly. Make a formal request in writing. Keep a copy of any letter that you send. Understand the limitations of filing a BBB complaint.