Commercial food or fresh produce for my Russian tortoise?

Question

I've heard from both sides....some say pet store tortoise food is better, some say produce greens (dandelion, romaine) are better. Which one is it??

Answer 1

Definitely with no hesitation, fresh greens and produce, will insure a healthy, happy and more active tortoise. A list of foods consisting of: lettuce NO ICEBERG LETTUCE, it will make your tortoise's shell soft and unhealthy, dandelion leaves, clovers, occasional fruit, and grass, grass, grass, are the best things for your tortoise is grass. Good Luck

=D

Answer 2

Fresh produce is best. Like collard greens,grated carrots,dandelion,romaine,and some occasional tomato or grape. It has everything your tortoise needs, naturally. I would wash them off and feed them wet, that's how torts are supposed to get their water.

Answer 3

mix it up.  keep it interesting!

Answer 4

fresh, i never ever ever saw a torty eating the tortoise food, they want freah veggies.