Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Common Daisy?
Testudo hermanni · Bellis perennis
Caution
Daily
Specialist resource
Bellis perennis (Compositae family) is documented as part of the wild T. hermanni diet. ReptiFiles supports daisy for related Mediterranean-diet tortoises, consistent with natural foraging behavior.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Daily
HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Bellis perennis (Compositae family) is documented as part of the wild T. hermanni diet. ReptiFiles supports daisy for related Mediterranean-diet tortoises, consistent with natural foraging behavior.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Daily
Backed by sources
Specialist resourceReptiFiles
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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