Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Green Beans?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Phaseolus vulgaris
Caution
Weekly
The Tortoise Table
Acceptable vegetable. Occasional part of varied diet.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Weekly
OmnivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Acceptable vegetable. Occasional part of varied diet.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Weekly
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw green beans
37mg
Calcium
38mg
Phosphorus
1.0:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDLow
Oxalate
1.8g
Protein
2.7g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table – Fruit & Vegetables
Specialist resourceReptiFiles – Tortoise & Turtle Care Sheets
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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