Can Leopard Tortoises eat Broadleaf Plantain?
Stigmochelys pardalis · Plantago major
Safe
Offer regularly as part of salad mix
The Tortoise Table
Good calcium, readily available. Excellent salad component.
Safe
Offer regularly as part of salad mix
HerbivorePlantLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Good calcium, readily available. Excellent salad component.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Offer regularly as part of salad mix.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw broadleaf plantain
184mg
Calcium
52mg
Phosphorus
3.5:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.5g
Protein
3.3g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Plantago major — safe. Nutritious and readily eaten.
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