Can Yellow-bellied Sliders eat Nasturtium?
Trachemys scripta scripta · Tropaeolum majus
Safe
Weekly
Yellow-bellied Sliders share the same dietary pattern as Red-eared Sliders per ReptiFiles and Tortoise Trust guidelines. Nasturtium's 2:1 Ca:P ratio and low sugar content make it a suitable leafy variety item within the 75% vegetable portion for adult individuals.
Feeding frequency
Weekly
The short answer
Yellow-bellied Sliders share the same dietary pattern as Red-eared Sliders per ReptiFiles and Tortoise Trust guidelines. Nasturtium's 2:1 Ca:P ratio and low sugar content make it a suitable leafy variety item within the 75% vegetable portion for adult individuals.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw nasturtium
120mg
Calcium
60mg
Phosphorus
2.0:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.3g
Protein
0.5g
Fiber
Backed by sources
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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