I'm not sure if I can.....
2007-03-12 09:31:02 · 7 answers · asked by Russian Tortoise Owner 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
You can, but in small amounts. Tortoises don't digest sugars well, and they have a high amount of water in them, so most fruit is out. Apples is one fruit they can be given, as a treat.
The rest of the diet should be a mix of dark, leafy greens, some other veggies, and dreir, fibrous plants (they really like dandelions!).
See more about your Russian's diet and things he can eat safely:
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/cs-russian.htm
2007-03-12 09:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can Tortoises Eat Apples
2016-11-15 03:17:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could feed Russian Tortoises apples (:
2016-03-18 04:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by Gregory 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. In fact, thats the only fruit you can feed them more than once a month. The apple has a lot of good stuff in it. Just dont feed him a whole apple, as thats a bad idea. Feed him a slice or so, and call it done.
The only problem with that is that the sugars might allow parasites in the intestines to bloom out of control. If you just got him and he's captive bred, no problem, but if he's not CB, I would worry a bit. Take him to the vet and get meds to rid him of parasites.
Good luck!
ps- the first answer appals me! I am very digusted right now, I cant even think.... Thats cruelty to animals if I've ever seen it!
2007-03-13 03:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes all turtles and tortoises love apples if you peel it .And don't give it sour apples.
2007-03-12 09:36:58 · answer #5 · answered by sami 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why wouldnt you be able to? i would. i give my pets chocolate and theyre fine. and te only reason my rat died is that she had a tumor and fell and couldnt get up and my rabbit died because something was eating away at her feet so we put her down. but my cats and dog are fine and they eat people food.
2007-03-12 09:34:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Yes, but please take the seeds out before you do. Safety precaution !
2007-03-15 07:53:52 · answer #7 · answered by fuzzypetshop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋