Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Papaya?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Carica papaya
Safe
Twice per week as part of the fruit portion
USDA database
Excellent fruit choice — good Ca:P ratio for a fruit, digestive enzymes are beneficial. Core fruit offering.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Twice per week as part of the fruit portion
OmnivoreFruitNone oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Excellent fruit choice — good Ca:P ratio for a fruit, digestive enzymes are beneficial. Core fruit offering.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Twice per week as part of the fruit portion.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw papaya
20mg
Calcium
10mg
Phosphorus
2.0:1
Ca:P ratio
None
Oxalate
0.5g
Protein
1.7g
Fiber
Backed by sources
USDA databaseReptiFiles — Red-Footed Tortoise Care Sheet
Papaya is one of the best fruit choices for red-footed tortoises due to its favorable nutritional profile.
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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