Can Leopard Tortoises eat Broccoli?
Stigmochelys pardalis · Brassica oleracea var. italica
Caution
Once per week maximum
The Tortoise Table
Goitrogenic Brassica — limit to occasional use.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Once per week maximum
HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Goitrogenic Brassica — limit to occasional use.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Once per week maximum.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw broccoli
47mg
Calcium
66mg
Phosphorus
0.7:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDLow
Oxalate
2.8g
Protein
2.6g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Brassica oleracea — caution. Goitrogenic. Occasional only.
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