Can Eastern Box Turtles eat Persimmon?
Terrapene carolina · Diospyros virginiana
Caution
Rarely — once or twice per month at most
Eastern Box Turtles are omnivores with a 50% plant component that can include fruit, and wild box turtles are known to consume persimmon in their native range. However, the very high sugar content warrants strict limitation to rare treat status only.
Feeding frequency
Rarely — once or twice per month at most
The short answer
Eastern Box Turtles are omnivores with a 50% plant component that can include fruit, and wild box turtles are known to consume persimmon in their native range. However, the very high sugar content warrants strict limitation to rare treat status only.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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