Can Red-eared Sliders eat Peach?
Trachemys scripta elegans · Prunus persica
Caution
Monthly or less
The Tortoise Table
Not natural aquatic food. Very occasional tiny piece; always remove pit. High sugar.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Monthly or less
OmnivoreFruitLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Not natural aquatic food. Very occasional tiny piece; always remove pit. High sugar.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Monthly or less
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw peach
6mg
Calcium
20mg
Phosphorus
0.3:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDLow
Oxalate
0.9g
Protein
1.5g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table – Fruit & Vegetables
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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