Can Leopard Tortoises eat Endive?
Stigmochelys pardalis · Cichorium endivia
Safe
Part of supplementary salad a few times per week
The Tortoise Table
Low-oxalate grocery store green; reliable year-round supplement.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Part of supplementary salad a few times per week
HerbivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Low-oxalate grocery store green; reliable year-round supplement.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Part of supplementary salad a few times per week.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw endive
52mg
Calcium
28mg
Phosphorus
1.9:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
1.25g
Protein
3.1g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Cichorium endivia — safe. Good supplement, low oxalate.
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