Can Sulcata Tortoises eat Watermelon?
Centrochelys sulcata · Citrullus lanatus
Caution
Avoid or once monthly maximum
The Tortoise Table
Very high water and sugar — diarrhea risk and inappropriate for a dry-land grazer.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Avoid or once monthly maximum
HerbivoreFruitNone oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Very high water and sugar — diarrhea risk and inappropriate for a dry-land grazer.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Avoid or once monthly maximum.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw watermelon
7mg
Calcium
11mg
Phosphorus
0.6:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDNone
Oxalate
0.6g
Protein
0.4g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Citrullus lanatus — caution. Very high water and sugar. Can cause diarrhea.
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