Can Yellow-bellied Sliders eat Grapes?
Trachemys scripta scripta · Vitis vinifera
Caution
Monthly or less
The Tortoise Table
Same as Red-eared Slider. Very occasional enrichment only.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Monthly or less
OmnivoreFruitLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Same as Red-eared Slider. Very occasional enrichment only.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Monthly or less
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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