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An Russian tortoises have cucumber? I'm asking because I was gonna give him some but didn't no if it was ok.
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From everything I have read up on- yes, yes they can.
It would make sense, as it is not toxic...unless you're one of those "hating cucumber" types
It would make sense, as it is not toxic...unless you're one of those "hating cucumber" types
they are not toxic, but not a ideal food for russians. Fruits and vegetables should only be used as a treat. once a month won't hurt, but stick to leaves and flowers and weeds.
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Ok I've been feeding him all wrong then. I feed his fruits and veggies all the time. I have grass food for him but he doesn't like it. He seems healthy and he's always on the move. I'm confused now:\
Mmmfffpt *removes foot from mouth*
Ignore my advice, and listen to David (dmmj)
Ignore my advice, and listen to David (dmmj)
Here is what I feed mine hibiscus leaves and flowers, grape leaves, strawberry leaves, mulberry leaves, fig leaves, artichoke leaves, and various squash leaves and flowers.lester2011 said:
Fruits and vegetables are usually to high in sugar to make a good long term food for russians.
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Where do u get all these leaves? I tried to give him an hibiscus flower, he didn't like it. It was kinda dead tho.
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I would have to get it from a store. Could I do that? He seems to be healthy and normal. When I let him walk outside he will eat leaves and flowers. But I dnt no what all flowers are.
I think cucumber has no nutritional value abit like iceberg lettuce....But tiago loves it! <3
This is from www.tortoisetable.org
Common name : Cucumber
Latin name : Cucumis sativus
Family name : Curcurbitaceae
A fruit that has little nutritional value as it consists of 96% water. The remaining 4% is made up mainly of dietary fibre, but it does contain some minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin C.
Cucumber can be offered to help with hydration, or prescribed medication can be hidden within it and offered to the tortoise as a tasty treat.
Tortoises easily become addicted to store-bought diets so avoid long term use.
Common name : Cucumber
Latin name : Cucumis sativus
Family name : Curcurbitaceae
A fruit that has little nutritional value as it consists of 96% water. The remaining 4% is made up mainly of dietary fibre, but it does contain some minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin C.
Cucumber can be offered to help with hydration, or prescribed medication can be hidden within it and offered to the tortoise as a tasty treat.
Tortoises easily become addicted to store-bought diets so avoid long term use.
Cucumbers are okay as an occasional treat, but not as a regular food item. Too much cucumber and they will get diarrhea. My guys aren't even crazy about it anyway.
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