Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Cilantro?
Testudo hermanni · Coriandrum sativum
Caution
Weekly
Cilantro does not appear on The Tortoise Table's avoid list and is recognized as an occasional herb for tortoises in ReptiFiles. Its moderate calcium and low oxalate profile are suitable for the Mediterranean herbivore diet when used sparingly.
Feeding frequency
Weekly
The short answer
Cilantro does not appear on The Tortoise Table's avoid list and is recognized as an occasional herb for tortoises in ReptiFiles. Its moderate calcium and low oxalate profile are suitable for the Mediterranean herbivore diet when used sparingly.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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