Can Greek Tortoises eat Strawberries?
Testudo graeca · Fragaria × ananassa
Caution
Very occasional — one or two small pieces, once or twice per month
The Tortoise Table
High sugar. Very occasional treat only.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Very occasional — one or two small pieces, once or twice per month
HerbivoreFruitModerate oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
High sugar. Very occasional treat only.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Very occasional — one or two small pieces, once or twice per month.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw strawberries
16mg
Calcium
24mg
Phosphorus
0.7:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDModerate
Oxalate
0.7g
Protein
2g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Fragaria — caution. High sugar. Occasional treat only.
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