Can Eastern Box Turtles eat Spinach?
Terrapene carolina · Spinacia oleracea
Caution
Once per month maximum, very small amount
The Tortoise Table
High oxalate — interferes with calcium absorption. Feed very sparingly.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Once per month maximum, very small amount
OmnivoreLeafy greenHigh oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
High oxalate — interferes with calcium absorption. Feed very sparingly.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Once per month maximum, very small amount.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw spinach
99mg
Calcium
49mg
Phosphorus
2.0:1
Ca:P ratio
High
Oxalate
HIGH2.9g
Protein
2.2g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableVCA Animal Hospitals — Feeding Box Turtles
Spinach, Swiss chard, and beet greens should be fed sparingly due to oxalates.
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