Can Eastern Box Turtles eat Mustard Greens?
Terrapene carolina · Brassica juncea
Safe
2–3 times per week for adults
The Tortoise Table
Good leafy green option for adult box turtles.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
2–3 times per week for adults
OmnivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Good leafy green option for adult box turtles.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
2–3 times per week for adults.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw mustard greens
115mg
Calcium
58mg
Phosphorus
2.0:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.9g
Protein
3.2g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableVCA Animal Hospitals — Feeding Box Turtles
Mustard greens are appropriate for box turtles.
Basking is here to help you learn — it isn't veterinary advice. For anything specific to your animal, talk to a qualified exotic-animal vet.
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