Can Tortoises eat Herbs?

Question

Can Tortoises eat Herbs like coriander, mint etc? I have never fed him herbs, but always have a lot of them in my house so was wondering if anyone knew if its ok?

Answer 1

Leafy herbs are fine. They won't like things like rosemary.

Answer 2

Yes as part of a balanced diet comprising of weeds such as dandelion, clover, plantain etc.

Answer 3

some they eat, they can eat coriander,  flat leaved parsley, oregano, and basil, i buy the living plants at the supermarket and plant them in their pen they do like them, but i would avoid mint as i have never seen it on any recommended safe plant list so it is better to be safe than sorry, hope this helps best of luck.

Answer 4

yes, tortoises, especially adults eat things like lettuce, tomatoes(occasionally), and stuff like that.  

Answer 5

yup

Answer 6

they ain't bad for him.give them to him see if he eats them