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Can Painted Turtles eat Common Daisy?

Chrysemys picta · Bellis perennis

Caution

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Specialist resource

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

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Caution

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OmnivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic

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

Basking is here to help you learn — it isn't veterinary advice. For anything specific to your animal, talk to a qualified exotic-animal vet.

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