The radiation tortoise belongs to the phytophagous reptiles, to herbaceous plants as the main food. There are many types of pasture, but the pasture suitable for the radiation tortoise is limited. Common suitable forage grasses include oat grass, alfalfa grass, and fescue grass.

Oatgrass is an authoritatively recommended suitable pasture. It is a high-fiber, low-protein pasture grass, rich in oxalic acid, calcium and phosphorus and other nutrients, which helps to supplement the nutrients needed by radiated tortoises.

Alfalfa grass is another suitable pasture for radiated tortoises. It is a high-protein, low-fat pasture grass, rich in vitamin C and calcium and other nutrients, which helps to improve the immune system of radiation tortoises.

2, should be avoided to the radiation tortoise to eat grass

While there are a variety of pasture grass, but not all of them are suitable for the radiation tortoise to eat. Some forage grasses contain toxins that can affect the health of the radiated tortoise. Forages that should be avoided for radiated tortoises include perennial ryegrass and perennial tall fescue.

Perennial ryegrass contains toxic substances that can damage the liver of the radiated tortoise and lead to abnormal liver function. Perennial highbush grass contains phenolic substances that can easily cause indigestion in radiated terrapins.

3, the difference between bale hay and hay

Bale hay and hay are both forage grasses that can be eaten by radiated tortoises, but there are some differences between them. Bale hay is freshly cut grass that is packaged in bags by hand or machine to ensure its freshness. Hay, on the other hand, is grass that has been air-dried and does not need to be packaged.

Compared to packaged hay, hay has a longer storage period and is easier to store. However, the nutritional value of hay is relatively low, and it is also susceptible to the effects of wind, insects and other weather factors that can reduce its nutritional value. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to quality and freshness when choosing hay.

4, how to provide suitable pasture for radiated tortoises

In order to ensure that the radiated tortoises get enough nutrition, we can provide them with suitable pasture. First of all, choose the right kind of pasture, such as oat grass, alfalfa grass and so on. Secondly, in order to ensure the freshness of the pasture grass, you can choose bale hay and pay attention to the storage period. If you choose hay, you should pay attention to the quality and freshness to ensure higher nutritional value.

In addition, the pasture grass should be changed regularly to ensure the taste and health of the radiated tortoise. When feeding forage, overfeeding should be avoided to avoid causing indigestion or obesity in radiated terrapins. Finally, in order to make the radiated tortoise eat the pasture better, we should cut the pasture into small pieces or soak it in water to soften it, so that it is easy for the radiated tortoise to chew and eat it.