Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Ribwort Plantain?
Testudo hermanni · Plantago lanceolata
Safe
Staple — offer freely
The Tortoise Table
Common garden weed; excellent tortoise food, similar nutrition to broadleaf.
Safe
Staple — offer freely
HerbivorePlantLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Common garden weed; excellent tortoise food, similar nutrition to broadleaf.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Staple — offer freely.
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Plantago lanceolata — safe. Good calcium source.
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