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Can Russian Tortoises eat Cilantro?

Agrionemys horsfieldii · Coriandrum sativum

Caution

Weekly

Specialist resource

ReptiFiles lists cilantro among acceptable foods for Russian Tortoises under a high-fiber, low-sugar herb rotation. Moderate calcium content is appropriate, but it should complement primary staples like dandelion, endive, and grasses rather than dominate the diet.

Feeding frequency

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Caution

Weekly

HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic

The short answer

ReptiFiles lists cilantro among acceptable foods for Russian Tortoises under a high-fiber, low-sugar herb rotation. Moderate calcium content is appropriate, but it should complement primary staples like dandelion, endive, and grasses rather than dominate the diet.

Feeding it safely

How much / how often

Weekly

Backed by sources

Specialist resourceReptiFiles

Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026

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