Can Red-eared Sliders eat Collard Greens?
Trachemys scripta elegans · Brassica oleracea var. viridis
Safe
Adults: 2–3 times per week
The Tortoise Table
High calcium, good for shell health. Float pieces in water.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Adults: 2–3 times per week
OmnivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
High calcium, good for shell health. Float pieces in water.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Adults: 2–3 times per week. Juveniles: daily or every other day.
How to prepare
Float in water. Remove uneaten portions within 24 hours.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw collard greens
232mg
Calcium
HIGH25mg
Phosphorus
9.3:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
3g
Protein
4g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableVCA Animal Hospitals — Feeding Aquatic Turtles
Collard greens are a good calcium-rich green for aquatic turtles.
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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