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Can tortoises & iguanas eat Japanese Dandelion?

Taraxacum japonicum

RatingStaple

Fine as an everyday base food

Staple candidate: can be used as a daily base

By species

Tortoises○Good choice

Iguanas○Good choice

Bearded dragons－No rating for this plant in our data

Listed for: herbivorous tortoises/iguanas

Nutrients at a glance

Ca high
Ca:P trend good
Fiber high

Oxalates moderate

How to feed

Part fed: leaves
Prep: wash

Growing it at home

Easy to grow at home. Picking from fields is safe. Roadsides carry a risk of dog urine and exhaust fumes.

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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