Box turtles, being omnivores, will eat not only plants, but also mushrooms, invertebrates, and even carrion. It's often said, though, that tortoises are much more herbivorous, and feed almost exclusively on leafy greens, with some grass or invertebrates thrown into the mix to one degree or another, depending on the species.
Redfoots are known to eat mushrooms, but they are more omnivorous than most tortoises. However, I recently read a paper (Rozylowicz and Dobre 2009, attached) which states that Hermann's tortoises eat a lot of mushrooms, too (p. 9). This would make sense, given that Hermanns occupy more wooded habitat than many other tortoises. Have any of you found that your Hermanns like to eat mushrooms? And what about other Testudo species? Would they benefit from mushrooms, too?
Redfoots are known to eat mushrooms, but they are more omnivorous than most tortoises. However, I recently read a paper (Rozylowicz and Dobre 2009, attached) which states that Hermann's tortoises eat a lot of mushrooms, too (p. 9). This would make sense, given that Hermanns occupy more wooded habitat than many other tortoises. Have any of you found that your Hermanns like to eat mushrooms? And what about other Testudo species? Would they benefit from mushrooms, too?