russian tort food

[squirtthetortandfriends50]

so hey i was wondering if my russian torts diet was good? he eats carrots,celery,broccoli,ocasionally grapes and watermellon,and some lettus sometimes (sorry for my bad spelling) and also what do you feed your russsian torts?

 

[Jodie]

No. Fruit and veggies should only be an occasional treat. He should eat weeds. Here is a care guide with a list of good choices.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

 

[squirtthetortandfriends50]

No. Fruit and veggies should only be an occasional treat. He should eat weeds. Here is a care guide with a list of good choices.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

thanks for the info jodie, but will it hurt if veggies and sometimes fruit are his diet?

 

[johnsonnboswell]

Yes. Their gut flora can't handle it.

 

[Jodie]

Yes. They need the proper nutrition to remain healthy. Veggies and fruit should be given rarely as a treat at the most. It is like giving a child candy.