Can Sulcata Tortoises eat Waxworms?
Centrochelys sulcata · Galleria mellonella
Toxic
Avoid
Sulcata Tortoises are obligate herbivores with grass-heavy diets; animal protein is contraindicated per Tortoise Trust. ReptiFiles does not list any insect or animal protein as appropriate for Sulcata, and the species is noted as particularly vulnerable to dietary protein excess.
Feeding frequency
Avoid
The short answer
Sulcata Tortoises are obligate herbivores with grass-heavy diets; animal protein is contraindicated per Tortoise Trust. ReptiFiles does not list any insect or animal protein as appropriate for Sulcata, and the species is noted as particularly vulnerable to dietary protein excess.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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