Can Russian Tortoises eat Bok Choy?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Brassica rapa var. chinensis
Caution
Occasional — once per week maximum, small amount
The Tortoise Table
Goitrogenic Brassica family vegetable. Not a suitable staple green.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Occasional — once per week maximum, small amount
HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Goitrogenic Brassica family vegetable. Not a suitable staple green.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Occasional — once per week maximum, small amount.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw bok choy
105mg
Calcium
37mg
Phosphorus
2.8:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
1.5g
Protein
1g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Brassica rapa var. chinensis — caution. Goitrogenic.
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