Can Sulcata Tortoises eat Cilantro?
Centrochelys sulcata · Coriandrum sativum
Caution
Weekly
Specialist resource
ReptiFiles explicitly lists cilantro in the Sulcata safe foods list. While safe, it should remain a minor dietary component given the Sulcata's requirement for a grass-heavy, extremely high-fiber diet.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Weekly
HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
ReptiFiles explicitly lists cilantro in the Sulcata safe foods list. While safe, it should remain a minor dietary component given the Sulcata's requirement for a grass-heavy, extremely high-fiber diet.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Weekly
Backed by sources
Specialist resourceReptiFiles
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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