Bok Choy
Brassica rapa var. chinensis
Also known as: pak choi, Chinese cabbage, white cabbage
Safety by species
Russian Tortoise
Agrionemys horsfieldii
Goitrogenic Brassica family vegetable. Not a suitable staple green.
Leopard Tortoise
Stigmochelys pardalis
[confidence: high] [source: Reptifiles leopard tortoise care; Tortoise Trust goitrogen article] Goitrogenic brassica; particularly concerning for leopard tortoises which have brassica sensitivity; avoid.
Eastern Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina
[confidence: high] [source: Tortoise Trust goitrogen article; exotic reptile vet review] Goitrogenic brassica that can interfere with thyroid function if fed frequently; acceptable in occasional rotation.
Greek Tortoise
Testudo graeca
[confidence: high] [source: The Tortoise Table; Tortoise Trust goitrogen article] Goitrogenic brassica that can interfere with thyroid function; Mediterranean tortoises have limited brassica tolerance.
Hermann's Tortoise
Testudo hermanni
[confidence: high] [source: The Tortoise Table; Tortoise Trust goitrogen article] Goitrogenic brassica; can interfere with thyroid function; avoid for Mediterranean tortoises.
Sulcata Tortoise
Centrochelys sulcata
[confidence: high] [source: Reptifiles sulcata tortoise care; Tortoise Trust goitrogen article] Goitrogenic brassica; avoid for Sulcata tortoises whose diet should be primarily grasses.