Can Sulcata Tortoises eat Grapes?
Centrochelys sulcata · Vitis vinifera
Toxic
Do not feed
The Tortoise Table
ReptiFiles: NO FRUIT EVER for Sulcata. Grapes also have high sugar and poor Ca:P — doubly inappropriate.
Toxic
Toxic
HerbivoreFruitLow oxalate
The short answer
ReptiFiles: NO FRUIT EVER for Sulcata. Grapes also have high sugar and poor Ca:P — doubly inappropriate.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw grapes
10mg
Calcium
20mg
Phosphorus
0.5:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDLow
Oxalate
0.7g
Protein
0.9g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table – Fruit & Vegetables
Specialist resourceTortoise Trust – Dietary Guidelines
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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