Can Leopard Tortoises eat White Clover?
Trifolium repens
Safety verdict
Caution
Why
[confidence: high] [source: The Tortoise Table plant database (tortoisetable.org.uk) and exotic reptile veterinary nutritional review specific to Stigmochelys pardalis dietary requirements.] White clover (Trifolium repens) is palatable and commonly consumed by leopard tortoises, but contains moderate levels of oxalic acid and phytoestrogens (isoflavones) that can disrupt calcium metabolism and hormonal balance if fed in excess. It is best offered as part of a varied diet rather than a dietary staple.
How much / how often
Occasional inclusion in a varied diet, no more than a few times per week and not as a primary food source.
Preparation
Offer fresh, unwilted clover free from pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers; sourced from unsprayed areas or grown organically.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
200 mg
Calcium
60 mg
Phosphorus
3.3:1
Ca:P ratio
low
Oxalate
3.9 g
Protein
3.4 g
Fiber
Reviewed by admin on May 2026