Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Collard Greens?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Brassica oleracea var. viridis
Safe
Staple — offer freely in daily salad
USDA database
Excellent calcium-rich staple green. Core of the daily salad.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Staple — offer freely in daily salad
OmnivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Excellent calcium-rich staple green. Core of the daily salad.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Staple — offer freely in daily salad.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw collard greens
232mg
Calcium
HIGH25mg
Phosphorus
9.3:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
3g
Protein
4g
Fiber
Backed by sources
USDA databaseReptiFiles — Red-Footed Tortoise Care Sheet
Collard greens are an excellent calcium-rich staple green for red-footed tortoises.
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