Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Carrot?

Carrot is rated caution for Hermann's Tortoises. High in sugar and beta-carotene (pre-vitamin A). Occasional variety item — not a staple.

Testudo hermanni · Daucus carota

Caution

Once per week, small piece

The Tortoise Table

High in sugar and beta-carotene (pre-vitamin A). Occasional variety item — not a staple.

Feeding frequency

DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever

Caution

Once per week, small piece

HerbivoreVegetableNone oxalateNot toxic

The short answer

High in sugar and beta-carotene (pre-vitamin A). Occasional variety item — not a staple.

How much / how often

Once per week, small piece. Carrot tops (greens) are safer than the root.

Per 100 g of raw carrot

33mg

Calcium

35mg

Phosphorus

0.9:1

Ca:P ratio

INVERTED

None

Oxalate

0.9g

Protein

2.8g

Fiber

Daucus carota root — caution. High sugar content.

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