Leopard tortoise is a highly adaptable reptile, but their diet also needs our attention. For leopard turtles, they are omnivores. In addition to animal protein, they also need plant food to supplement the nutrition they need. So, what pasture does the leopard turtle eat?

1, herbs

First, leopard turtles can eat some herbs as pasture. For example, cauliflower leaves, amaranth, water spinach, purple-backed begonia, bird vine, bamboo leaf asparagus and so on. , are one of the foods of leopard turtles. These plants are rich in nutrients and cellulose, which are important sources for leopard turtles to supplement their physical strength and enhance their immunity.

In addition, herbs have another benefit to leopard turtles, that is, they can increase water intake. For leopard turtles living in the wild, natural water is not rich, so they need to get some water through food. Therefore, herbs are sometimes regarded as one of the important water sources by leopard turtles.

2, reed species

Reed is a common wetland plant and one of the important foods for leopard turtles. Reed stems and leaves are tender and nutritious, and leopard turtles can eat their stems and leaves and spikes. At the same time, reed can also be used as a habitat for leopard turtles, providing them with a safe and comfortable habitat.

It should be noted that when leopard turtles get food in the wild, they may eat some harmful substances such as pollutants, chemicals or germs by mistake, so we need to carefully select clean and pollution-free materials when providing them with food.

3. Other plants

Besides herbs and reeds, leopard turtles can also eat some other plants as pasture. For example: perilla, spotted car, rosemary, cabbage, carrots and so on. Some parts of these plants, such as leaves, stems, roots, etc., are rich in nutrients and beneficial ingredients, and proper supply of leopard turtles is also helpful to their health.

Generally speaking, leopard turtles can get more food in the wild, but in the case of artificial breeding, we need to provide them with suitable ingredients to ensure their health. Providing diversified forage grass, mastering reasonable feeding quantity and frequency, and regularly disinfecting and cleaning the food basin are the keys to prevent leopard turtle diseases and ensure healthy growth.