my tortiose loves it but i dont know if its bad for him??
2007-01-13 11:58:40 · 7 answers · asked by silentredtears 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
A bit of corn is fine. My desert tortoise is gone now, but he loved rose petals on top of his food. It would entice him to get started eating his meal.
2007-01-13 12:15:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corn is ok as a treat. It has no nutritional value other than sugar. You need to have a balanced diet with a lot of leafy greens for him to be healthy. Corn is no better than candy.
2007-01-13 12:06:08 · answer #2 · answered by talarlo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of tortoise?
In general, as a part of a more balanced diet, it is not a big deal, but if it is a main item it is not real good.
Here is a good article on tortoise diet that works for many species: http://www.petdoc.ws/TortDiet.html
2007-01-13 16:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would use caution feeding any animal corn as it has low nutritional value and is also hard to digest.
2007-01-13 13:35:18 · answer #4 · answered by Andrew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feed my tortoise leafy greens (kale, mustard, dandelion), sweet bell peppers, peas, green beans.
2007-01-14 00:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not bad but needs more different foods
2007-01-13 12:10:52 · answer #6 · answered by Jonni D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it ok for them to eat veggies and fruit, and dandilions,etc.
but they need turtle pellets or proper food
2007-01-16 13:18:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋