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Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Endive?

Chelonoidis carbonarius · Cichorium endivia

Safe

Staple — offer freely

The Tortoise Table

Low oxalate, good Ca:P. Good grocery-store staple.

Safe

Staple — offer freely

OmnivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic

The short answer

Low oxalate, good Ca:P. Good grocery-store staple.

Feeding it safely

How much / how often

Staple — offer freely.

What's inside

Per 100 g of raw endive

52mg

Calcium

28mg

Phosphorus

1.9:1

Ca:P ratio

Low

Oxalate

1.25g

Protein

3.1g

Fiber

Backed by sources

The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table

Cichorium endivia — safe.

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