Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Mustard Greens?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Brassica juncea
Safe
3–4 times per week
USDA database
Good calcium source. Goitrogenic but safe in moderate rotation.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
3–4 times per week
OmnivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Good calcium source. Goitrogenic but safe in moderate rotation.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
3–4 times per week.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw mustard greens
115mg
Calcium
58mg
Phosphorus
2.0:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.9g
Protein
3.2g
Fiber
Backed by sources
USDA databaseReptiFiles — Red-Footed Tortoise Care Sheet
Mustard greens are an appropriate leafy green for red-footed tortoises.
Basking is here to help you learn — it isn't veterinary advice. For anything specific to your animal, talk to a qualified exotic-animal vet.
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