Can Leopard Tortoises eat Green Beans?
Stigmochelys pardalis · Phaseolus vulgaris
Caution
Weekly or less
The Tortoise Table
Tortoise Table moderate. Occasional.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Weekly or less
HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Tortoise Table moderate. Occasional.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Weekly or less
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw green beans
37mg
Calcium
38mg
Phosphorus
1.0:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDLow
Oxalate
1.8g
Protein
2.7g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table – Fruit & Vegetables
Specialist resourceReptiFiles – Tortoise & Turtle Care Sheets
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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