Can Eastern Box Turtles eat Dandelion Greens?
Terrapene carolina · Taraxacum officinale
Safe
Offer freely as part of the plant portion of the diet
The Tortoise Table
High calcium, low oxalate. One of the best plant foods for box turtles.
Safe
Offer freely as part of the plant portion of the diet
OmnivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
High calcium, low oxalate. One of the best plant foods for box turtles.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Offer freely as part of the plant portion of the diet.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw dandelion greens
187mg
Calcium
66mg
Phosphorus
2.8:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.7g
Protein
3.5g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableVCA Animal Hospitals — Feeding Box Turtles
Dandelion greens are an excellent food for box turtles.
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