Can Red-eared Sliders eat Marigold?
Trachemys scripta elegans · Calendula officinalis
Caution
Weekly
ReptiFiles lists dandelion flowers as safe for Red-eared Sliders; Calendula is similarly an edible non-toxic flower and Tortoise Trust endorses it as safe. Aquatic turtles are primarily protein and leafy-green feeders, so flowers are supplementary.
Feeding frequency
Weekly
The short answer
ReptiFiles lists dandelion flowers as safe for Red-eared Sliders; Calendula is similarly an edible non-toxic flower and Tortoise Trust endorses it as safe. Aquatic turtles are primarily protein and leafy-green feeders, so flowers are supplementary.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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