Can Leopard Tortoises eat Butterhead Lettuce?
Stigmochelys pardalis · Lactuca sativa var. capitata
Caution
Treat only
Cross-reference
Same as Sulcata. Low nutrition, occasional treat only.
Caution
Treat only
HerbivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Same as Sulcata. Low nutrition, occasional treat only.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Treat only
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw butterhead lettuce
35mg
Calcium
33mg
Phosphorus
1.1:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
1.4g
Protein
1.1g
Fiber
Backed by sources
Cross-referenceKeeper consensus (multiple sources)
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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