Can Greek Tortoises eat Parsley?
Testudo graeca · Petroselinum crispum
Caution
Weekly at most
Greek tortoises (T. graeca) are noted by Tortoise Trust as particularly vulnerable to dietary imbalances; high oxalates in parsley risk disrupting calcium metabolism. Tortoise Trust recommends only occasional use of high-oxalate herbs.
Feeding frequency
Weekly at most
The short answer
Greek tortoises (T. graeca) are noted by Tortoise Trust as particularly vulnerable to dietary imbalances; high oxalates in parsley risk disrupting calcium metabolism. Tortoise Trust recommends only occasional use of high-oxalate herbs.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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