Category: Keeping a Tortoise

Tortoises cannot eat runner beans because they contain too much protein, as well as the lectin phytohaemagglutinin which is toxic. However, you can give them the leaves of the plant as long as you do...

Watercress is one of the better types of plants that tortoises eat, so you can definitely offer it to your own pet tortoise. Although it is a great dietary component, it has to be offered in...

Courgette/zucchini can occasionally be fed to a tortoise if they like it, as long as it forms part of a varied diet. Since this vegetable lacks nutritional value, it should be fed in conjunction with...

Tortoises can eat garden rocket, but it should only be given to them in moderation. When consumed in excess, garden rocket – also known as arugula or rucola – can increase the risk of developing...

Tortoises can eat bell peppers and have them as a part of a healthy and balanced diet. They are safe to eat and can be a great source of vitamins. They should, however, be offered in...

Swiss chard can be fed to tortoises as part of a varied and balanced diet. Like many plants, swiss chard is high in oxalic acid, which is known to contribute to the formation of kidney stones when...