Is grass safe for my horsefield tortoise to eat

[oldsam]

Hi all, I put my horsefield tortoise on the grass lawn for a few minuets, and he started to eat some grass, so I placed him in is outside secured pen. My question is will grass harm him if I put him back on the lawn, many thanks Sam

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

Mediterranean tortoises don't eat much grass, but they do eat some from time to time. As long as your lawn has not been chemically treated, then letting your Russian graze when it wants to is actually a good idea.

 

[kimber_lee_314]

After my Russians eat all their weeds from the spring - I let mine loose in a grassy area and they graze like crazy. They do prefer broad leaf plants but will happily eat grass as well.

 

[tortoise_man1]

The grass will not hurt your russian tortoise but make sure there are not any chemicals in the grass.

 

[oldsam]

Hi all thanks for your replies, when the sun shines my young tot will feast on the grass and hopefully a few dandelions if they ever come out. Take care, Sam

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

Hi all thanks for your replies, when the sun shines my young tot will feast on the grass and hopefully a few dandelions if they ever come out. Take care, Sam

Excellent. Dandelions are even better!