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Can Red-eared Sliders eat Endive?

Trachemys scripta elegans · Cichorium endivia

Safe

Include regularly in plant portion

Exotic vet review

Low oxalate, good Ca:P. Reliable grocery-store option.

Safe

Include regularly in plant portion

OmnivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic

The short answer

Low oxalate, good Ca:P. Reliable grocery-store option.

Feeding it safely

How much / how often

Include regularly in plant portion.

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 an appropriate leafy 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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