Why will my Russian tortoise not eat ocimum basilicum?

RosemaryDW

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Because he’s a tortoise! They do what they want.

That said, I agree with Blackdog; most herbs have a very strong scent that puts tortoises off. They eat herbs in the wild but that doesn’t mean they will do it when there are better tasting options available; they aren’t as hungry. You can expect this with pretty much any herb.
 

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