Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Dandelion Greens?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Taraxacum officinale
Safe
Staple — include daily in salad mix
The Tortoise Table
High Ca:P ratio. Excellent daily staple.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Staple — include daily in salad mix
OmnivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
High Ca:P ratio. Excellent daily staple.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Staple — include daily in salad mix.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw dandelion greens
187mg
Calcium
66mg
Phosphorus
2.8:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.7g
Protein
3.5g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Dandelion — safe. Feed regularly.
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