Grape Leaves
Vitis vinifera
Also known as: vine leaves, grapevine leaves
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
Leaves are safe and enjoyed. Fruit is high sugar — don't feed the grapes themselves.
Hermann's Tortoise
Testudo hermanni
Leaves only — avoid the fruit (high sugar). Well-liked by most Mediterranean tortoises.
Greek Tortoise
Testudo graeca
Leaves only — avoid the fruit (high sugar). Well-liked by most Mediterranean tortoises.
Sulcata Tortoise
Centrochelys sulcata
Leaves only. Readily eaten. Do not feed the grapes (too sugary for Sulcata/Leopard).
Leopard Tortoise
Stigmochelys pardalis
Leaves only. Readily eaten. Do not feed the grapes (too sugary for Sulcata/Leopard).