Can Eastern Box Turtles eat Strawberries?
Terrapene carolina · Fragaria × ananassa
Safe
Once or twice per week, small amount — not to exceed 10% of total diet
The Tortoise Table
Enthusiastically eaten. Keep to < 10% of diet due to high sugar content.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Once or twice per week, small amount — not to exceed 10% of total diet
OmnivoreFruitModerate oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Enthusiastically eaten. Keep to < 10% of diet due to high sugar content.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Once or twice per week, small amount — not to exceed 10% of total diet.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw strawberries
16mg
Calcium
24mg
Phosphorus
0.7:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDModerate
Oxalate
0.7g
Protein
2g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableVCA Animal Hospitals — Feeding Box Turtles
Strawberries are safe for box turtles but high in sugar — keep to less than 10% of diet.
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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