Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Collard Greens?
Testudo hermanni · Brassica oleracea var. viridis
Caution
2–3 times per week maximum
The Tortoise Table
Goitrogenic Brassica green. Excellent Ca:P ratio but limit to avoid thyroid disruption.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
2–3 times per week maximum
HerbivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Goitrogenic Brassica green. Excellent Ca:P ratio but limit to avoid thyroid disruption.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
2–3 times per week maximum. Rotate with non-goitrogenic greens.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw collard greens
232mg
Calcium
HIGH25mg
Phosphorus
9.3:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
3g
Protein
4g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Brassica oleracea — caution. Goitrogenic. Feed occasionally.
USDA databaseUSDA FoodData Central — Collard greens, raw
Calcium 232 mg, Phosphorus 25 mg per 100 g.
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