Can Russian Tortoises eat Parsley?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Petroselinum crispum
Caution
Weekly at most
Parsley has high oxalate content (1313mg/100g) which can bind calcium and contribute to urinary/renal issues with frequent feeding. Tortoise Trust advises limiting high-oxalate foods; occasional use alongside calcium-rich, low-oxalate staples is acceptable.
Feeding frequency
Weekly at most
The short answer
Parsley has high oxalate content (1313mg/100g) which can bind calcium and contribute to urinary/renal issues with frequent feeding. Tortoise Trust advises limiting high-oxalate foods; occasional use alongside calcium-rich, low-oxalate staples is acceptable.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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