Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Mealworms?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Tenebrio molitor
Caution
Very occasionally — once per month
Specialist resource
High phosphorus:calcium ratio (ca. 24:1) is poor for long-term use. High fat. Occasional treats only.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Very occasionally — once per month
OmnivoreProteinNot toxic
The short answer
High phosphorus:calcium ratio (ca. 24:1) is poor for long-term use. High fat. Occasional treats only.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Very occasionally — once per month. Prefer earthworms or crickets as protein sources.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw mealworms
13mg
Calcium
262mg
Phosphorus
0.0:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTED18g
Protein
Backed by sources
Specialist resourceTortoise Trust — Feeding Red-footed Tortoises
Mealworms have poor calcium:phosphorus ratio and high fat content. Limit strictly; prefer earthworms.
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