Can Leopard Tortoises eat Kale?
Stigmochelys pardalis · Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Caution
Once per week maximum, small amount
The Tortoise Table
Goitrogenic — limit to occasional use only.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Once per week maximum, small amount
HerbivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Goitrogenic — limit to occasional use only.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Once per week maximum, small amount.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw kale
254mg
Calcium
HIGH55mg
Phosphorus
4.6:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
4.3g
Protein
4.1g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Brassica oleracea — caution. Goitrogenic. Occasional only.
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