Can Russian Tortoises eat Broadleaf Plantain?
Plantago major
Safety verdict
Safe
Why
High calcium, low oxalate. One of the primary foods Russian tortoises eat in the wild.
How much / how often
Staple — use freely in rotation with dandelion.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
184 mg
Calcium
52 mg
Phosphorus
3.5:1
Ca:P ratio
low
Oxalate
2.5 g
Protein
3.3 g
Fiber
Sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table ↗
Plantago major is highly nutritious and a favourite with many tortoises. An excellent, safe plant to feed regularly.
Specialist resourceTortoise Trust — Feeding Horsfield's Tortoises ↗
Plantain (Plantago sp.) is one of the core wild plants in the diet of wild Agrionemys horsfieldii.
Not veterinary advice. This information is for educational purposes. Always consult a qualified exotic animal veterinarian for guidance specific to your pet.