Can Greek Tortoises eat Cucumber?
Testudo graeca · Cucumis sativus
Caution
Treat only
The Tortoise Table
Tortoise Table moderate. Occasional hydration treat only.
Caution
Treat only
HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Tortoise Table moderate. Occasional hydration treat only.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Treat only
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw cucumber
16mg
Calcium
24mg
Phosphorus
0.7:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDLow
Oxalate
0.7g
Protein
0.5g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table – Fruit & Vegetables
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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