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I was just wondering if my hermann tortoise can eat mushroom's???
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I think the lack of response is due to no one actually knowing.

I would have no idea if mushrooms are edible for torts, mushrooms are fungi and not easily digestible, they thrive in very damp and humid conditions, where as most torts don't

Due to lack of evidence I would suggest they are possibly not a good food source for torts
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mushroom are more for forest dwelling torts not meds
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Not a suitable diet but don't worry if he finds one on his travels.
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I think the lack of response is due to no one actually knowing.

I would have no idea if mushrooms are edible for torts, mushrooms are fungi and not easily digestible, they thrive in very damp and humid conditions, where as most torts don't

Due to lack of evidence I would suggest they are possibly not a good food source for torts
Dito to that..interesting though..not something I have though of so would also be interested in the replies.
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I think the lack of response is due to no one actually knowing.

I would have no idea if mushrooms are edible for torts, mushrooms are fungi and not easily digestible, they thrive in very damp and humid conditions, where as most torts don't

Due to lack of evidence I would suggest they are possibly not a good food source for torts
If forms a staple part of the 'Impressed Tortoise' diet but not any other species.
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i offered it to some of my meds before.. they had a bite, but werent too fond of it.
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