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Can Red-eared Sliders eat Geranium?

Trachemys scripta elegans · Pelargonium × hortorum

Safe

Weekly

The Tortoise Table

ReptiFiles lists dandelion and hibiscus as safe vegetable options for Red-eared Sliders; geranium carries no identified toxicity and fits within the plant-matter component. No explicit listing for this species, but no contraindications identified.

Feeding frequency

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Safe

Weekly

OmnivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic

The short answer

ReptiFiles lists dandelion and hibiscus as safe vegetable options for Red-eared Sliders; geranium carries no identified toxicity and fits within the plant-matter component. No explicit listing for this species, but no contraindications identified.

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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