Basking

Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Dill?

Testudo hermanni · Anethum graveolens

Caution

Weekly

The Tortoise Table

The Tortoise Table rates Dill as orange/moderate, making it suitable for occasional inclusion in the diet of this Mediterranean species. It should complement, not replace, higher-quality staple foods such as dandelion and plantain.

Feeding frequency

DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution

Weekly

HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic

The short answer

The Tortoise Table rates Dill as orange/moderate, making it suitable for occasional inclusion in the diet of this Mediterranean species. It should complement, not replace, higher-quality staple foods such as dandelion and plantain.

Feeding it safely

How much / how often

Weekly

Backed by sources

The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table

Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026

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