Can Red-eared Sliders eat Parsley?
Trachemys scripta elegans · Petroselinum crispum
Caution
Weekly at most
ReptiFiles and Tortoise Trust aquatic turtle guidelines do not list parsley among recommended greens for red-eared sliders. The high oxalate content can impair calcium absorption, a concern for aquatic turtles requiring adequate calcium for shell health; occasional use is acceptable.
Feeding frequency
Weekly at most
The short answer
ReptiFiles and Tortoise Trust aquatic turtle guidelines do not list parsley among recommended greens for red-eared sliders. The high oxalate content can impair calcium absorption, a concern for aquatic turtles requiring adequate calcium for shell health; occasional use is acceptable.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Backed by sources
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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