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Can tortoises & bearded dragons eat carrot root?

Daucus carota

RatingSmall amounts

Only a little, a few times a month

Small amounts, keep frequency low

By species

Tortoises△Use with care, sparingly

Bearded dragons△Use with care, sparingly

Iguanas－No rating for this plant in our data

Listed for: herbivorous tortoises/aquatic turtles/bearded dragons

Nutrients at a glance

Ca moderate
Ca:P trend unconfirmed
Fiber moderate

How to feed

Part fed: root
Prep: wash, shred, small amounts

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Ratings come from REPLA's food plant database (200 plants) and are a general guide. Where nutrient values are not confirmed, we show whether they tend to be high or low. If your animal seems unwell, see a reptile vet.

Updated 2026-10-29 · by RAIXEN · About REPLA · Privacy