Can Leopard Tortoises eat Spinach?
Stigmochelys pardalis · Spinacia oleracea
Caution
Avoid or absolute maximum once per month, tiny amount
The Tortoise Table
Very high oxalate. Avoid or limit to very occasional amounts.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Avoid or absolute maximum once per month, tiny amount
HerbivoreLeafy greenHigh oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Very high oxalate. Avoid or limit to very occasional amounts.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Avoid or absolute maximum once per month, tiny amount.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw spinach
99mg
Calcium
49mg
Phosphorus
2.0:1
Ca:P ratio
High
Oxalate
HIGH2.9g
Protein
2.2g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Spinacia oleracea — caution. Very high oxalate.
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