Can Russian Tortoises eat Cilantro?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Coriandrum sativum
Caution
Weekly
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
Weekly
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
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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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