Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Grapes?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Vitis vinifera
Caution
Monthly or less
The Tortoise Table
Tortoise Table: sparingly. Red-footed tortoises can eat fruit but grapes are very high sugar (15g/100g). Small amount twice monthly maximum.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Monthly or less
OmnivoreFruitLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Tortoise Table: sparingly. Red-footed tortoises can eat fruit but grapes are very high sugar (15g/100g). Small amount twice monthly maximum.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Monthly or less
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw grapes
10mg
Calcium
20mg
Phosphorus
0.5:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDLow
Oxalate
0.7g
Protein
0.9g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table – Fruit & Vegetables
Specialist resourceTortoise Trust – Dietary Guidelines
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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