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Can aquatic turtles eat salvinia?

Salvinia molesta

RatingSmall amounts

Only a little, a few times a month

Small amounts, keep frequency low

By species

Aquatic turtlesSmall amountsNo rating for tortoises, bearded dragons or iguanas in our data

Nutrients at a glance

Ca moderate
Ca:P trend unconfirmed
Fiber low

Foraging risk high

How to feed

Part fed: leaves
Prep: species unconfirmed, never release into the wild

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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