Best thing to feed a Russian tortoise

[AlishaMaxine]

I've been doing some reading about the food to feed my new little friend and many say the pellets are not the best. What do I feed my tortoise? What's best?

 

[amanda8781]

Best thing to feed a Russian tortoise **HELP**

Endive, kale, collards, romaine, red leaf lettuce and radicchio is what we feed ours. Just make sure it is a variety!

 

[Tom]

Here is what is "best" for them:

Mulberry leaves
Grape vine leaves
Hibiscus leaves
African hibiscus leaves
Blue hibiscus leaves
Rose of Sharon leaves
Rose leaves
Geraniums
Gazanias
Lavatera
Pansies
Petunias
Hostas
Honeysuckle
Cape honeysuckle
Leaves and blooms from any squash plant, like pumpkin, cucumber, summer squash, etc...
Young spineless opuntia cactus pads

Weeds:
There are soooooooo many...
Dandelion
Mallow
Filaree
Smooth Sow thistle
Prickly Sow thistle
Milk thistle
Goat head weed
Cats ear
Nettles
Trefoil
Wild onion
Wild mustard
Wild Garlic
Clovers
Broadleaf plantain
Narrow leaf plantain
Chick weed
Hawksbit
Hensbit
Hawksbeard

Other good stuff:
"Testudo Seed Mix" from http://www.tortoisesupply.com/SeedMixes
Pasture mixes or other seeds from http://www.groworganic.com/seeds.html
Homegrown alfalfa
Mazuri Tortoise Chow
ZooMed Grassland Tortoise Food

 

[Levi the Leopard]

Yup, Tom's list

You'll become familiar with these greens soon enough