Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Persimmon?
Testudo hermanni · Diospyros virginiana
Toxic
Avoid
Persimmon is not listed under any acceptable category for Mediterranean herbivore tortoises by The Tortoise Table, and its very high sugar content makes it inappropriate for strict herbivores. Fruit feeding in Mediterranean tortoises promotes dysbiosis and is generally contraindicated.
Feeding frequency
Avoid
The short answer
Persimmon is not listed under any acceptable category for Mediterranean herbivore tortoises by The Tortoise Table, and its very high sugar content makes it inappropriate for strict herbivores. Fruit feeding in Mediterranean tortoises promotes dysbiosis and is generally contraindicated.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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