Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Fig?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Ficus carica
Safe
Once per week, 1–2 small figs
USDA database
Good Ca:P ratio for a fruit. Enjoyed by most red-footed tortoises.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Once per week, 1–2 small figs
OmnivoreFruitLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Good Ca:P ratio for a fruit. Enjoyed by most red-footed tortoises.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Once per week, 1–2 small figs.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw fig
35mg
Calcium
14mg
Phosphorus
2.5:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
0.8g
Protein
2.9g
Fiber
Backed by sources
USDA databaseReptiFiles — Red-Footed Tortoise Care Sheet
Figs are a good calcium-containing fruit option for red-footed tortoises.
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