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Can Sulcata Tortoises eat Endive?

Centrochelys sulcata · Cichorium endivia

Safe

Supplement to grass — a few times per week

The Tortoise Table

Low oxalate green suitable as part of supplementary salad.

Feeding frequency

DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe

Supplement to grass — a few times per week

HerbivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic

The short answer

Low oxalate green suitable as part of supplementary salad.

Feeding it safely

How much / how often

Supplement to grass — a few times per week.

What's inside

Per 100 g of raw endive

52mg

Calcium

28mg

Phosphorus

1.9:1

Ca:P ratio

Low

Oxalate

1.25g

Protein

3.1g

Fiber

Backed by sources

The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table

Cichorium endivia — safe. Low oxalate. Good supplement to grass diet.

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