Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Dandelion Greens?
Testudo hermanni · Taraxacum officinale
Safe
Staple — offer freely as part of the daily salad mix
The Tortoise Table
Excellent Ca:P ratio (~2.8:1), low oxalate. Ideal staple for Mediterranean tortoises.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Staple — offer freely as part of the daily salad mix
HerbivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Excellent Ca:P ratio (~2.8:1), low oxalate. Ideal staple for Mediterranean tortoises.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Staple — offer freely as part of the daily salad mix.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw dandelion greens
187mg
Calcium
66mg
Phosphorus
2.8:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.7g
Protein
3.5g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Dandelion — feed freely. High calcium, low oxalate.
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