Can Eastern Box Turtles eat Butternut Squash?
Terrapene carolina · Cucurbita moschata
Safe
Offer 2–3 times per week
The Tortoise Table
Good vegetable choice. Low oxalate, moderate moisture.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Offer 2–3 times per week
OmnivoreVegetableNone oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Good vegetable choice. Low oxalate, moderate moisture.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Offer 2–3 times per week.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw butternut squash
48mg
Calcium
33mg
Phosphorus
1.5:1
Ca:P ratio
None
Oxalate
1g
Protein
2g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableVCA Animal Hospitals — Feeding Box Turtles
Squash is an appropriate vegetable 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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