Can Leopard Tortoises eat Dandelion Greens?
Stigmochelys pardalis · Taraxacum officinale
Safe
Offer 3–4 times per week as a supplement to hay
The Tortoise Table
Excellent Ca:P ratio. Good weekly supplemental green alongside hay staple.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Offer 3–4 times per week as a supplement to hay
HerbivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Excellent Ca:P ratio. Good weekly supplemental green alongside hay staple.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Offer 3–4 times per week as a supplement to hay.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw dandelion greens
187mg
Calcium
66mg
Phosphorus
2.8:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.7g
Protein
3.5g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Dandelion — safe. High calcium, low oxalate.
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