Pomegranate (Fruit)
Do not Feed- Common Name: Pomegranate (Fruit)
- Latin Name: Punica granatum; syn. Punica malus
- Family Name: Lythraceae/Punicaeae
Although the Pomegranate is not toxic as such, it does contain quite a high level of tannins which can inhibit the absorption of iron if too much is ingested, and can also give a bitter flavour that might not be enjoyed by some tortoises.
Never feed the fruit of the Pomegranate unless your tortoise is a fruit-eating species, and even then feeding should be limited because of the number of seeds contained in the fruit. See also Pomegranate (Shrub).
Never feed the fruit of the Pomegranate unless your tortoise is a fruit-eating species, and even then feeding should be limited because of the number of seeds contained in the fruit. See also Pomegranate (Shrub).
