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Can tortoises eat timothy hay?

Phleum pratense

RatingStaple

Fine as an everyday base food

Staple candidate: can be used as a daily base

By species

Tortoises○Good choice

Bearded dragons－No rating for this plant in our data

Iguanas－No rating for this plant in our data

Listed for: sulcata tortoises/large herbivorous tortoises

Nutrients at a glance

Ca moderate
Ca:P trend good (high fiber, low protein)
Fiber very high

How to feed

Part fed: hay
Prep: clean, forage grade

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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