{"id":58035,"date":"2023-01-19T10:52:05","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T10:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/"},"modified":"2023-01-20T06:48:08","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T06:48:08","slug":"can-a-tortoise-eat-kale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a tortoise eat kale?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#Can_a_tortoise_eat_kale\" title=\"Can a tortoise eat kale?\">Can a tortoise eat kale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#What_sulcata_tortoises_should_not_eat\" title=\"What sulcata tortoises should not eat?\">What sulcata tortoises should not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#Can_I_give_my_tortoise_curly_kale\" title=\"Can I give my tortoise curly kale?\">Can I give my tortoise curly kale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#Can_desert_tortoises_eat_kale\" title=\"Can desert tortoises eat kale?\">Can desert tortoises eat kale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#What_foods_are_poisonous_to_tortoises\" title=\"What foods are poisonous to tortoises?\">What foods are poisonous to tortoises?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#What_leafy_greens_can_tortoises_eat\" title=\"What leafy greens can tortoises eat?\">What leafy greens can tortoises eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#Can_I_feed_my_Hermann_tortoise_kale\" title=\"Can I feed my Hermann tortoise kale?\">Can I feed my Hermann tortoise kale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#What_should_I_not_feed_my_tortoise\" title=\"What should I not feed my tortoise?\">What should I not feed my tortoise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#What_is_the_best_food_for_a_Sulcata_tortoise\" title=\"What is the best food for a Sulcata tortoise?\">What is the best food for a Sulcata tortoise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#What_is_poisonous_to_tortoises\" title=\"What is poisonous to tortoises?\">What is poisonous to tortoises?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#Do_Sulcata_tortoises_need_to_eat_every_day\" title=\"Do Sulcata tortoises need to eat every day?\">Do Sulcata tortoises need to eat every day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#Is_curly_kale_good_for_a_tortoise\" title=\"Is curly kale good for a tortoise?\">Is curly kale good for a tortoise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#Can_turtles_eat_curly_kale\" title=\"Can turtles eat curly kale?\">Can turtles eat curly kale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#Can_Hermann_tortoise_eat_curly_kale\" title=\"Can Hermann tortoise eat curly kale?\">Can Hermann tortoise eat curly kale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#Is_kale_safe_for_tortoises\" title=\"Is kale safe for tortoises?\">Is kale safe for tortoises?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#Can_desert_tortoise_have_kale\" title=\"Can desert tortoise have kale?\">Can desert tortoise have kale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#Can_tortoises_eat_kale\" title=\"Can tortoises eat kale?\">Can tortoises eat kale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#Can_desert_tortoise_eat_spinach\" title=\"Can desert tortoise eat spinach?\">Can desert tortoise eat spinach?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#What_foods_can_a_desert_tortoise_eat\" title=\"What foods can a desert tortoise eat?\">What foods can a desert tortoise eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#What_food_is_toxic_to_tortoise\" title=\"What food is toxic to tortoise?\">What food is toxic to tortoise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#What_greens_are_bad_for_tortoises\" title=\"What greens are bad for tortoises?\">What greens are bad for tortoises?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#What_happens_if_a_tortoise_eats_meat\" title=\"What happens if a tortoise eats meat?\">What happens if a tortoise eats meat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#Are_grapes_poisonous_to_tortoises\" title=\"Are grapes poisonous to tortoises?\">Are grapes poisonous to tortoises?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#What_leaves_can_tortoises_eat\" title=\"What leaves can tortoises eat?\">What leaves can tortoises eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-tortoise-eat-kale\/#What_greens_can_tortoises_not_eat\" title=\"What greens can tortoises not eat?\">What greens can tortoises not eat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_tortoise_eat_kale\"><\/span>Can a tortoise eat kale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tortoises can eat kale, in fact, kale is a good source of calcium for all species of tortoises. The oxalic level in kale is not high enough to be toxic to tortoises. Kale also has goitrogens that can interfere with iodine uptake. However, kale compensates for this effect by having high levels of iodine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sulcata_tortoises_should_not_eat\"><\/span>What sulcata tortoises should not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should AVOID feeding your African tortoise the following foods regularly because of the oxalic acids in them:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spinach.<\/li>\n<li>Kale.<\/li>\n<li>Broccoli.<\/li>\n<li>Mustard Greens.<\/li>\n<li>Cauliflower.<\/li>\n<li>Regularly is the keyword. If you have a small amount of any of these, you can feed it on occasion,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-tortoises-eat-watermelon\/\">Can tortoises eat watermelon?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_tortoise_curly_kale\"><\/span>Can I give my tortoise curly kale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, Kale also has a high iodine content, which lessens the goitrogen effect and it is therefore <b>acceptable to feed to your tortoise in moderation, especially in winter with non-hibernating tortoises, when fresh weeds are scarce.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_desert_tortoises_eat_kale\"><\/span>Can desert tortoises eat kale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-198481 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-desert-tortoises-eat-kale.jpg\" alt=\"Can desert tortoises eat kale?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-desert-tortoises-eat-kale.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-desert-tortoises-eat-kale-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-desert-tortoises-eat-kale-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Vegetables, especially dark green, leafy vegetables, can be used for the remaining 20 percent of a desert tortoise&#8217;s diet, as they&#8217;re rich in vitamins and minerals. <b>Suitable vegetables include carrots, green beans, endive, kale and turnip greens<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_are_poisonous_to_tortoises\"><\/span>What foods are poisonous to tortoises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, Kale also has a high iodine content, which lessens the goitrogen effect and it is therefore <b>acceptable to feed to your tortoise in moderation, especially in winter with non-hibernating tortoises, when fresh weeds are scarce.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_leafy_greens_can_tortoises_eat\"><\/span>What leafy greens can tortoises eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>This list of toxic food below is by no means comprehensive.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Daffodil (narcissus pseudonarcissus)<\/li>\n<li>Azalea (Rhododendron species)<\/li>\n<li>Foxglove (Digitalis species)<\/li>\n<li>Avocado (Persea species)<\/li>\n<li>Buttercup (Ranunculus species)<\/li>\n<li>Auricula (Primula auricula)<\/li>\n<li>Bean sprouts (various)<\/li>\n<li>Citrus fruit (Citrus species)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_Hermann_tortoise_kale\"><\/span>Can I feed my Hermann tortoise kale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dark, leafy greens such as <b>romaine lettuce, kale, collard, mustard and dandelion greens should make up the bulk of the diet. Other greens to try include: bok choy, red leaf or green leaf lettuce, butter lettuce, water cress, escarole, parsley, turnip greens and green onions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_not_feed_my_tortoise\"><\/span>What should I not feed my tortoise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not feed your tortoise <b>dog or cat food, monkey chow or any food that contains more than 15 percent protein. These will cause liver and kidney damage, as well as deformed shell growth. Do not feed tortoises frozen vegetables or sodium-rich foods including canned vegetables, dairy products, breads and celery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_food_for_a_Sulcata_tortoise\"><\/span>What is the best food for a Sulcata tortoise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dark, leafy greens such as collards, mustard, romaine, and red leaf lettuce are all good choices. Carrot tops and beet greens can be offered, as should a variety of grasses and hays. These foods should make up the majority of the diet for growing tortoises.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_poisonous_to_tortoises\"><\/span>What is poisonous to tortoises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And some plants that are poisonous to your tortoise: Lupins, Daffodils, Hydrangea, Lily of the valley, Foxglove, Mistletoe, Rhododendron, Narcissus, Rhubarb, Hellebores, Crocus, Bleeding heart, Ragwort, Azalea, Vinca, Hypericum, Peony, Lobelia, Aconite, Tobacco plant Euphorbia&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Sulcata_tortoises_need_to_eat_every_day\"><\/span>Do Sulcata tortoises need to eat every day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>For the first year sulcatas should be fed daily,thereafter 3 times weekly. Remembering this tortoise comes from the sub-Sahara where habitat is semi-desert and where food is not always plentiful. Overfeeding these enormous eaters in captivity will cause problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k-LHCKuIvEw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_curly_kale_good_for_a_tortoise\"><\/span>Is curly kale good for a tortoise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, Kale also has a high iodine content, which lessens the goitrogen effect and it is therefore <b>acceptable to feed to your tortoise in moderation, especially in winter with non-hibernating tortoises, when fresh weeds are scarce.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_turtles_eat_curly_kale\"><\/span>Can turtles eat curly kale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, red-eared slider turtles can definitely eat kale. They can consume curly kale, black kale, and red kale.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Hermann_tortoise_eat_curly_kale\"><\/span>Can Hermann tortoise eat curly kale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diet Water A Hermann&#8217;s tortoise&#8217;s diet consists of vegetation. <b>Good foods include dandelion, clover, honeysuckle, leafy salads, watercress, curly kale, brussel tops, spring greens, coriander, parsley, rocket, carrot, parsnip, courgette and bell peppers. The bulk of the vegetation should be leafy greens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_kale_safe_for_tortoises\"><\/span>Is kale safe for tortoises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tortoises like a variety of plant-based foods. Produce: Depending on the species of your tortoise, <b>about 80% of your pet tortoise&#8217;s daily diet should be fresh vegetables like kale, dandelions, mustard and collard greens. For fun, toss in a little green or yellow bell pepper, sweet potato, squash or cauliflower.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_desert_tortoise_have_kale\"><\/span>Can desert tortoise have kale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vegetables, especially dark green, leafy vegetables, can be used for the remaining 20 percent of a desert tortoise&#8217;s diet, as they&#8217;re rich in vitamins and minerals. <b>Suitable vegetables include carrots, green beans, endive, kale and turnip greens<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_tortoises_eat_kale\"><\/span>Can tortoises eat kale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tortoises like a variety of plant-based foods. Produce: Depending on the species of your tortoise, <b>about 80% of your pet tortoise&#8217;s daily diet should be fresh vegetables like kale, dandelions, mustard and collard greens. For fun, toss in a little green or yellow bell pepper, sweet potato, squash or cauliflower.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_desert_tortoise_eat_spinach\"><\/span>Can desert tortoise eat spinach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oxalic acid binds calcium making it UNAVAILABLE to the system. <b>Avoid spinach. Also avoid beet greens and Swiss chard for the same reason. BROCCOLI, KALE, COLLARDS and MUSTARD GREENS (of the cabbage family) have valuable nutrients but depress the thyroid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_can_a_desert_tortoise_eat\"><\/span>What foods can a desert tortoise eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-198482 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-foods-can-a-desert-tortoise-eat.jpg\" alt=\"What foods can a desert tortoise eat?\" width=\"960\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-foods-can-a-desert-tortoise-eat.jpg 960w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-foods-can-a-desert-tortoise-eat-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-foods-can-a-desert-tortoise-eat-768x360.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) diet is comprised mainly of <b>safe grasses and weeds, leafy greens, with small amounts of hard vegetables and moist fruits. A good basic salad can be prepared a week in advance and fed daily with selections from the following served in addition to it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_food_is_toxic_to_tortoise\"><\/span>What food is toxic to tortoise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Off-limits vegetables include eggplant, broccoli, chili pepper, alliums, wild mushrooms, and unripe tomatoes. <b>Citrus fruit, avocado, and gooseberry are bad for tortoises. Also, avoid feeding tortoises prickly lettuce and wild lettuce. Certain tortoise species will find that different foods make them unwell.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_greens_are_bad_for_tortoises\"><\/span>What greens are bad for tortoises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition, some foods have so little value to a tortoise that they should probably be avoided, including <b>corn, bean sprouts, lettuce, radishes, zucchini, broccoli and cauliflower. Food like spinach, kale and parsley should be fed only on occasion, since they can cause bone and organ problems if consumed regularly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_tortoise_eats_meat\"><\/span>What happens if a tortoise eats meat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rainforest tortoises do eat meat in their natural environment in form of carrion, therefore, they can consume some small amount of meat, cat, and dog feed. The Mediterranean and Grazing tortoises should not consume meat. <b>High protein in the diet of tortoises will lead to shell and bone deformities in tortoises.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_grapes_poisonous_to_tortoises\"><\/span>Are grapes poisonous to tortoises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fruit-eating tortoises can eat grapes. However, the Mediterranean and Grazing tortoises should have grapes sparingly or none at all since their digestion system cannot cope with the high sugar of grapes. Nonetheless, all species of tortoises can have the young fresh leaves of grapes vines moderately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_leaves_can_tortoises_eat\"><\/span>What leaves can tortoises eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tortoises like a variety of plant-based foods. Produce: Depending on the species of your tortoise, about 80% of your pet tortoise&#8217;s daily diet should be fresh vegetables like <b>kale, dandelions, mustard and collard greens. For fun, toss in a little green or yellow bell pepper, sweet potato, squash or cauliflower.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_greens_can_tortoises_not_eat\"><\/span>What greens can tortoises not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Off-limits vegetables include eggplant, broccoli, chili pepper, alliums, wild mushrooms, and unripe tomatoes. Citrus fruit, avocado, and gooseberry are bad for tortoises. Also, avoid feeding tortoises <b>prickly lettuce and wild lettuce. 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