Can Eastern Box Turtles eat Collard Greens?
Terrapene carolina · Brassica oleracea var. viridis
Safe
Adults: 3–4 times per week
The Tortoise Table
Good calcium-rich green for adults. Juveniles eat less plant matter.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Adults: 3–4 times per week
OmnivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Good calcium-rich green for adults. Juveniles eat less plant matter.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Adults: 3–4 times per week. Juveniles: offer daily with protein.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw collard greens
232mg
Calcium
HIGH25mg
Phosphorus
9.3:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
3g
Protein
4g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableVCA Animal Hospitals — Feeding Box Turtles
Collard greens are an excellent leafy green for box turtles.
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