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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

Endive is appropriate for aquatic turtles.

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