Can Red-eared Sliders eat Geranium?
Trachemys scripta elegans · Pelargonium × hortorum
Safe
Weekly
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
Weekly
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
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