Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Butternut Squash?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Cucurbita moschata
Safe
Offer 2–3 times per week
USDA database
Good vegetable addition. Low oxalate, moderate moisture.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Offer 2–3 times per week
OmnivoreVegetableNone oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Good vegetable addition. Low oxalate, moderate moisture.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Offer 2–3 times per week.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw butternut squash
48mg
Calcium
33mg
Phosphorus
1.5:1
Ca:P ratio
None
Oxalate
1g
Protein
2g
Fiber
Backed by sources
USDA databaseReptiFiles — Red-Footed Tortoise Care Sheet
Butternut squash is a good vegetable option 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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