Can Russian Tortoises eat Dandelion Greens?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Taraxacum officinale
Safe
Staple — offer freely as part of the daily salad mix
Excellent Ca:P ratio (~2.8:1), low oxalate. One of the best staple foods for Russian tortoises.
Feeding frequency
Staple — offer freely as part of the daily salad mix
The short answer
Excellent Ca:P ratio (~2.8:1), low oxalate. One of the best staple foods for Russian tortoises.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw dandelion greens
187mg
Calcium
66mg
Phosphorus
2.8:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.7g
Protein
3.5g
Fiber
Backed by sources
Dandelion is a favourite tortoise food, high in calcium and a good source of vitamins. Leaves, flowers, and stalks are all edible. Feed regularly.
Calcium 187 mg, Phosphorus 66 mg per 100 g. Favorable calcium-to-phosphorus ratio.
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