Can Greek Tortoises eat Persimmon?
Testudo graeca · Diospyros virginiana
Toxic
Avoid
As a strict Mediterranean herbivore, the Greek Tortoise should not receive high-sugar fruits; persimmon does not appear on any recommended list for this species. Tortoise Trust notes goitrogenic and dietary concerns that reinforce avoidance of nutritionally inappropriate foods for T. graeca.
Feeding frequency
Avoid
The short answer
As a strict Mediterranean herbivore, the Greek Tortoise should not receive high-sugar fruits; persimmon does not appear on any recommended list for this species. Tortoise Trust notes goitrogenic and dietary concerns that reinforce avoidance of nutritionally inappropriate foods for T. graeca.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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