Can Greek Tortoises eat Dubia Roaches?
Testudo graeca · Blaptica dubia
Toxic
Avoid
Specialist resource
Greek Tortoises are strict herbivores and Tortoise Trust explicitly advises against animal protein for this species. As a Mediterranean herbivore, dietary protein must remain 2–6% wet basis from plant sources only.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Toxic
Avoid
HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalate
The short answer
Greek Tortoises are strict herbivores and Tortoise Trust explicitly advises against animal protein for this species. As a Mediterranean herbivore, dietary protein must remain 2–6% wet basis from plant sources only.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Avoid
Backed by sources
Specialist resourceTortoise Trust – Dietary Guidelines
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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