Can Sulcata Tortoises eat Broadleaf Plantain?
Centrochelys sulcata · Plantago major
Safe
Offer as part of varied salad mix
The Tortoise Table
Good calcium; naturally grazed in wild populations.
Safe
Offer as part of varied salad mix
HerbivorePlantLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Good calcium; naturally grazed in wild populations.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Offer as part of varied salad mix.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw broadleaf plantain
184mg
Calcium
52mg
Phosphorus
3.5:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.5g
Protein
3.3g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Plantago major — safe. Nutritious and naturally grazed.
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