Can Red-eared Sliders eat Nasturtium?
Trachemys scripta elegans · Tropaeolum majus
Safe
Weekly
ReptiFiles lists dandelion and leafy greens as core vegetable items for Red-eared Sliders; nasturtium is nutritionally comparable with a favorable 2:1 Ca:P ratio and low protein. Tortoise Trust notes aquatic plants and salad greens are freely available for sliders, supporting nasturtium as a safe occasional leafy addition.
Feeding frequency
Weekly
The short answer
ReptiFiles lists dandelion and leafy greens as core vegetable items for Red-eared Sliders; nasturtium is nutritionally comparable with a favorable 2:1 Ca:P ratio and low protein. Tortoise Trust notes aquatic plants and salad greens are freely available for sliders, supporting nasturtium as a safe occasional leafy addition.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw nasturtium
120mg
Calcium
60mg
Phosphorus
2.0:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.3g
Protein
0.5g
Fiber
Backed by sources
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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