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Dandelion Greens

Taraxacum officinale

Also known as: dandelion, common dandelion, dandelion leaves, dandelion flowers

Not veterinary advice. This information is for educational purposes. Always consult a qualified exotic animal veterinarian for guidance specific to your pet.

Safety by species

Russian Tortoise

Agrionemys horsfieldii

Excellent Ca:P ratio (~2.8:1), low oxalate. One of the best staple foods for Russian tortoises.

Safe

Greek Tortoise

Testudo graeca

Excellent Ca:P ratio (~2.8:1), low oxalate. Ideal staple for Mediterranean tortoises.

Safe

Sulcata Tortoise

Centrochelys sulcata

Excellent Ca:P ratio. Good weekly supplemental green alongside hay staple.

Safe

Leopard Tortoise

Stigmochelys pardalis

Excellent Ca:P ratio. Good weekly supplemental green alongside hay staple.

Safe

Red-footed Tortoise

Chelonoidis carbonarius

High Ca:P ratio. Excellent daily staple.

Safe

Eastern Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina

High calcium, low oxalate. One of the best plant foods for box turtles.

Safe

Hermann's Tortoise

Testudo hermanni

Excellent Ca:P ratio (~2.8:1), low oxalate. Ideal staple for Mediterranean tortoises.

Safe

Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta

Excellent leafy green. Float in water — turtles graze from the surface naturally.

Safe

Red-eared Slider

Trachemys scripta elegans

Excellent leafy green. Float in water — turtles graze from the surface naturally.

Safe

Yellow-bellied Slider

Trachemys scripta scripta

Excellent leafy green. Float in water — turtles graze from the surface naturally.

Safe