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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