Can Painted Turtles eat Endive?
Chrysemys picta · Cichorium endivia
Safe
Include regularly in plant rotation
Exotic vet review
Low oxalate, good variety green.
Safe
Include regularly in plant rotation
OmnivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Low oxalate, good variety green.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Include regularly in plant rotation.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw endive
52mg
Calcium
28mg
Phosphorus
1.9:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
1.25g
Protein
3.1g
Fiber
Backed by sources
Exotic vet reviewVCA Animal Hospitals — Feeding Aquatic Turtles
Endive is appropriate for aquatic turtles.
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