Can Russian Tortoises eat Cleavers?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Galium aparine
Caution
2–3×/week
Specialist resource
Galium aparine (goosegrass/sticky weed). UK keeper consensus: safe forage plant in moderate amounts. Part of natural European tortoise foraging environment.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
2–3×/week
HerbivorePlantNone oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Galium aparine (goosegrass/sticky weed). UK keeper consensus: safe forage plant in moderate amounts. Part of natural European tortoise foraging environment.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
2–3×/week
Backed by sources
Specialist resourceTortoise Trust – Dietary Guidelines
Cross-referenceKeeper consensus (multiple sources)
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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