Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Mulberry Leaves?
Testudo hermanni · Morus sp.
Safe
Offer occasionally — up to twice per week
The Tortoise Table
Leaves preferred over fruit (fruit too sugary for Mediterranean tortoises).
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Offer occasionally — up to twice per week
HerbivorePlantLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Leaves preferred over fruit (fruit too sugary for Mediterranean tortoises).
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Offer occasionally — up to twice per week.
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Morus sp. leaves — safe and nutritious.
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