Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Arugula?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
Caution
2–3×/week
The Tortoise Table
Tortoise Table moderate. Good Ca:P. Goitrogen concern lower for omnivorous red-footed tortoises. Occasional rotation green.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
2–3×/week
OmnivoreLeafy greenModerate oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Tortoise Table moderate. Good Ca:P. Goitrogen concern lower for omnivorous red-footed tortoises. Occasional rotation green.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
2–3×/week
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw arugula
160mg
Calcium
52mg
Phosphorus
3.1:1
Ca:P ratio
Moderate
Oxalate
2.6g
Protein
1.6g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table – Fruit & Vegetables
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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