Can Red-eared Sliders eat Jerusalem Artichoke?
Trachemys scripta elegans · Helianthus tuberosus
Caution
Weekly or less
The Tortoise Table rates Jerusalem Artichoke as orange/moderate for tortoises; no specific slider data exists in sources. Adult Red-eared Sliders require 75% plant matter per ReptiFiles, and starchy vegetables like Jerusalem Artichoke can be offered occasionally alongside preferred leafy greens.
Feeding frequency
Weekly or less
The short answer
The Tortoise Table rates Jerusalem Artichoke as orange/moderate for tortoises; no specific slider data exists in sources. Adult Red-eared Sliders require 75% plant matter per ReptiFiles, and starchy vegetables like Jerusalem Artichoke can be offered occasionally alongside preferred leafy greens.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Backed by sources
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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