Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Silkworms?
Testudo hermanni · Bombyx mori
Toxic
Avoid
The Tortoise Table
Hermann's Tortoise is a strict Mediterranean herbivore. Tortoise Trust and Merck Vet Manual both confirm herbivore tortoises must not receive animal protein, as it disrupts gut physiology and risks visceral gout.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Toxic
Avoid
HerbivoreProteinLow oxalate
The short answer
Hermann's Tortoise is a strict Mediterranean herbivore. Tortoise Trust and Merck Vet Manual both confirm herbivore tortoises must not receive animal protein, as it disrupts gut physiology and risks visceral gout.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Avoid
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableMerck Vet Manual – Nutrition in Tortoises
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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