Can Red-eared Sliders eat Lamb's Lettuce?
Trachemys scripta elegans · Valerianella locusta
Safe
2–3×/week
ReptiFiles lists leafy greens such as endive, romaine, and dandelion greens as safe vegetable components for Red-eared Sliders. Lamb's Lettuce is a comparable mild leafy green rated GREEN by The Tortoise Table and is an appropriate addition to the adult's 75% plant-based diet.
Feeding frequency
2–3×/week
The short answer
ReptiFiles lists leafy greens such as endive, romaine, and dandelion greens as safe vegetable components for Red-eared Sliders. Lamb's Lettuce is a comparable mild leafy green rated GREEN by The Tortoise Table and is an appropriate addition to the adult's 75% plant-based diet.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw lamb's lettuce
0mg
Calcium
0mg
Phosphorus
Low
Oxalate
0g
Protein
0g
Fiber
Backed by sources
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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