Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Cilantro?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Coriandrum sativum
Caution
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No toxicity concerns exist for cilantro in Red-footed Tortoises, and ReptiFiles notes it as an occasional herb for tortoises broadly. Given the Red-footed Tortoise's omnivorous diet with 60% leafy greens, cilantro fits well as a dietary herb accent.
Feeding frequency
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The short answer
No toxicity concerns exist for cilantro in Red-footed Tortoises, and ReptiFiles notes it as an occasional herb for tortoises broadly. Given the Red-footed Tortoise's omnivorous diet with 60% leafy greens, cilantro fits well as a dietary herb accent.
Feeding it safely
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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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