Can Greek Tortoises eat Alfalfa?
Testudo graeca · Medicago sativa
Caution
Weekly
Greek Tortoises are Mediterranean low-protein herbivores; Tortoise Trust identifies legumes and high-protein foods as high-risk for this species group, and T. graeca is specifically noted as vulnerable. The poor Ca:P ratio and elevated protein content warrant caution despite no direct toxic mechanism.
Feeding frequency
Weekly
The short answer
Greek Tortoises are Mediterranean low-protein herbivores; Tortoise Trust identifies legumes and high-protein foods as high-risk for this species group, and T. graeca is specifically noted as vulnerable. The poor Ca:P ratio and elevated protein content warrant caution despite no direct toxic mechanism.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw alfalfa
32mg
Calcium
70mg
Phosphorus
0.5:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDLow
Oxalate
3.99g
Protein
1.9g
Fiber
Backed by sources
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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