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· Apples (the only fruit you should give your tortoise because of the high pectin content, but ONLY feed on occasion) , so yes it's okay to give your russian tortoise apples once and a while.
Here is the whole list of things you can feed a russian tortoise :
Greens/Veggies
· Apples (the only fruit you should give your tortoise because of the high pectin content, but ONLY feed on occasion)
· Cabbage (ONLY on occasion)
· Chicory
· Endive
· Escarole
· Kale
· Mustard greens
· Radicchio
· Red and green leaf lettuce
· Romaine lettuce
· Turnip greens
Plants and Flowers
· Californian Poppy escholzia
· Chia
· Chrysanthemum flowers
· Cornflowers Plagiobothrys ssp
· Dandelion
· Dayflower Commelina diffusa (flowers and leaves)
· Forsythia (flowers and leaves)
· Hen and Chicks
· Henbit
· Hibiscus (flowers and leaves)
· Hosta
· Ice Plants
· Mallow (flowers and leaves)
· Mulberry leaves
· Plantain (not the banana fruit but the weed plantago major)
· Prickly pear flowers (fruit and pads) (burn the spines off)
· Rose (flowers and leaves)
· Sedum
What else can I help you with?
How do you mate Russian tortoises?
they get on top of the girl tortoise
Do ducks eat grapes?
Yes ducks can eat grapes!
What are Russian tortoises?
Yes they are! I take mine outside when its nice out and it will run around for an hour
Your Russian tortoise never seems to drink its water?
Russian tortoises are desert-dwelling animals and may not drink water from a bowl as often as other pets. They get most of their water from the vegetation they eat. Ensure their diet includes fresh leafy greens, which can provide necessary hydration. If you are concerned, you can try offering a shallow dish of water or misting the enclosure to increase humidity.
What do tortoises not like?
tortoises don't like to be near pigeons (because they eat tortoises), they don't like to be picked up too many times a day and they don't like being teased.
How do Russian tortoises eat?
Russian Tortoises eat often at noon and morning. Don't FORGET that Russian tortoises eat fresh food and pelleted.
Can horsefield tortoises eat grapes?
ok on an accasion
Can Russian tortoises eat papaya?
yes, Russian tortoises can eat carrots and in fact they love carrots!
Can a Russian tortoise eat celery?
Russian Tortoises can eat peas, i feed my Russian tortoise peas daily, although you can overfeed them very easily so i give my tortoise breakfast and dinner.
Where does Petco get their Russian tortoises?
Petco's tortoises are wild caught adults, according to Russian Tortoise.org, a well-respected source.
Do baby snapping turtles eat grapes?
Now That's Just Stupid. Snapping Turtles Are Carnivores, Not Herbivores.
Are watermelon plants edible for Russian tortoises?
somewhat yes fruit is not typically part of there diet tho every now and again ill give my russian tortoises a little bit of watermellon with some apples sliced up sometimes grapes and tomatoes (tomatoes is a fruit and shouldnt not be fed to often but ok as a treat)
What ecosystem do Russian tortoises live in?
russia :)
Can Russian tortoises live toghether?
Yes
How do you mate Russian tortoises?
they get on top of the girl tortoise
Can Russian tortoises safely consume mushrooms?
No, Russian tortoises should not consume mushrooms as they can be toxic to them. It is best to stick to a diet of leafy greens and vegetables for their health and safety.
Can Russian Tortoises be found in the US?
you can find them in any desert
