Can Russian Tortoises eat Broadleaf Plantain?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Plantago major
Safe
Staple — use freely in rotation with dandelion
High calcium, low oxalate. One of the primary foods Russian tortoises eat in the wild.
Staple — use freely in rotation with dandelion
The short answer
High calcium, low oxalate. One of the primary foods Russian tortoises eat in the wild.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw broadleaf plantain
184mg
Calcium
52mg
Phosphorus
3.5:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.5g
Protein
3.3g
Fiber
Backed by sources
Plantago major is highly nutritious and a favourite with many tortoises. An excellent, safe plant to feed regularly.
Plantain (Plantago sp.) is one of the core wild plants in the diet of wild Agrionemys horsfieldii.
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