Can Painted Turtles eat Common Daisy?
Chrysemys picta · Bellis perennis
Caution
Weekly
Tortoise Trust notes aquatic plants and salad are appropriate for painted turtles. Bellis perennis has no known toxicity and can contribute to the plant portion of their diet, though animal protein remains the priority especially in juveniles.
Feeding frequency
Weekly
The short answer
Tortoise Trust notes aquatic plants and salad are appropriate for painted turtles. Bellis perennis has no known toxicity and can contribute to the plant portion of their diet, though animal protein remains the priority especially in juveniles.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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