Query regarding tomatoes.....

[locado999]

Is it acceptable to feed tomatoes to Indian star tortoises ???
I fed them last week for once. Both of mine had it well.... but I'm having doubt that it is considered as fruit for reference.. may contain sugars(as they can't digest sugars).
Please some experts here help me.... Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Yvonne G]

You're correct in assuming that a tomatoe is a fruit. In my opinion, and occasional "TREAT" of a fruit isn't too bad. Just not part of their regular diet.

 

[mctlong]

Yvonne's correct.

Keep in mind that while the red fruit is fine as an occasional treat, the leaves contain mild toxins. Avoid feeding leaves of the tomoato plant.

And also, welcome to the forum.

 

[Tom]

Yvonne's correct.

Keep in mind that while the red fruit is fine as an occasional treat, the leaves contain mild toxins. Avoid feeding leaves of the tomoato plant.

And also, welcome to the forum.

Hey. I was gonna say the same thing.

 

[mctlong]

Yvonne's correct.

Keep in mind that while the red fruit is fine as an occasional treat, the leaves contain mild toxins. Avoid feeding leaves of the tomoato plant.

And also, welcome to the forum.

Hey. I was gonna say the same thing.

Great minds think alike.

 

[locado999]

THanks for solution bros. I'm feedin tomatoes and sweet cucumber once in a week.
I'm soaking them daily for 15 mins. Is this practice ok or even this should be done once in a week?

 

[wiccan_chicken]

THanks for solution bros. I'm feedin tomatoes and sweet cucumber once in a week.
I'm soaking them daily for 15 mins. Is this practice ok or even this should be done once in a week?

If they are young, it's good to keep them soaked. Tom has done an experiment, and keeping them soaked and the shells moist is a good way to prevent Pyramiding in any tortoise. Also it's a great way to keep them hydrated if they are young as well.