Pears, artichokes & brussels sprouts

[TobytheTortoise]

Are Asian pears ok for my little Toby? Open to answers

 

[ascott]

RE: Pears

If he will eat them, then use them as a treat every so often and should be aok...

 

[Yvonne G]

RE: Pears

Hermann's tortoises should not have too much fruit. A small piece occasionally, like Ascott suggested, won't hurt him.

 

[Tom]

RE: Pears

A little bit once in a while will not kill him, but its not good for him either. Why not skip it in favor of foods that ARE "good" for him?

 

[TobytheTortoise]

Food

Are artichokes and brussel sprouts ok for Hermann's tortoises to eat?

 

[hunterk997]

RE: Food

Globe artichokes are okay, but I think brussel sprouts are on most "do not feed lists."

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

Food

Brussels sprouts have oxalates that bind with calcium making the calcium unavailable to your tortoise. I'd pass on it.

 

[T33's Torts]

Re: RE: Food

Brussels sprouts have oxalates that bind with calcium making the calcium unavailable to your tortoise. I'd pass on it.

I, as a human, pass on Brussels sprouts as well. My torts and I do NOT do mini cabbages.