Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Clover?
Testudo hermanni · Trifolium sp.
Safe
Offer freely as part of a varied wild-plant mix
The Tortoise Table
Naturally grazed. Feed leaves and flowers; not as sole food due to legume bloat risk.
Safe
Offer freely as part of a varied wild-plant mix
HerbivorePlantLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Naturally grazed. Feed leaves and flowers; not as sole food due to legume bloat risk.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Offer freely as part of a varied wild-plant mix.
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Trifolium sp. — safe. Feed leaves and flowers.
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