Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Acorn Squash?
Testudo hermanni · Cucurbita pepo var. turbinata
Caution
Weekly
The Tortoise Table
Occasional squash treat. Tortoise Table: sparingly.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Weekly
HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Occasional squash treat. Tortoise Table: sparingly.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Weekly
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw acorn squash
44mg
Calcium
46mg
Phosphorus
1.0:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDLow
Oxalate
0.8g
Protein
1.5g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table – Fruit & Vegetables
Cross-referenceKeeper consensus (multiple sources)
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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