Basking

Can Red-eared Sliders eat Pansy?

Trachemys scripta elegans · Viola × wittrockiana

Safe

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The Tortoise Table

ReptiFiles lists dandelion flowers as safe for Red-eared Sliders and Viola species carry no known toxicity for aquatic turtles. Keeper consensus supports Viola as a safe edible flower for this species.

Feeding frequency

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Safe

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OmnivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic

The short answer

ReptiFiles lists dandelion flowers as safe for Red-eared Sliders and Viola species carry no known toxicity for aquatic turtles. Keeper consensus supports Viola as a safe edible flower for this species.

Feeding it safely

How much / how often

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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026

Basking is here to help you learn — it isn't veterinary advice. For anything specific to your animal, talk to a qualified exotic-animal vet.

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