Can Russian Tortoises eat Waxworms?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Galleria mellonella
Toxic
Avoid
Russian Tortoises are strict herbivores requiring high-fiber, low-protein diets; animal protein is contraindicated per Tortoise Trust guidelines which warn against animal protein for herbivore tortoises. Waxworms as an insect protein source are inappropriate regardless of fat content.
Feeding frequency
Avoid
The short answer
Russian Tortoises are strict herbivores requiring high-fiber, low-protein diets; animal protein is contraindicated per Tortoise Trust guidelines which warn against animal protein for herbivore tortoises. Waxworms as an insect protein source are inappropriate regardless of fat content.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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