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What can I feed my Russian tortoise for a healthy, varied diet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hello, I’d like to take proper care of my Russian tortoise and I’d like to vary its diet but have no idea what I can feed it with. It’s 12 years old and really likes sunflower shoots but I know they’re not enough. I feed it with fruit from time to time. It mostly eats rocket. I’d be grateful for any advice.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 19th, 2019

I suggest you refer to these links for information on proper feeding and husbandry. ( http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Russian-Tortoise/ ) ( https://russiantortoise.net/russiantortoisediet.htm )

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