Indian Star Tortoise diet | The most detailed diet list for Indian Star Tortoise

There are still many thing which an Indian star tortoise can eat but here we have mentioned things we feed.
You can always do some research before feeding them anything not known to avoid poisonous plants.
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Disclaimer : Indian star tortoises are illegal to buy, sell or keep as pets in India.
Despite being scheduled species they have been sold and kept as pets.
This video is not supporting to keep them in captivity but such things are not under my control.
So, trying to educate people keeping them in captivity illegally to understand what environmental and dietary needs these tortoises need.
This does not mean we support captivity.
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[@alachange490]

Hi sir, If i deceide to give my tortoise to the wild life department, will I land in trouble? Will there be questions on where i got it ?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Not to worry, nobody will be in trouble for handing over a tortoise. However if you get questioned from where did you get the tortoise? You can honestly answer how did you get one but submitting after knowing they’re illegal to keep as pets.

[@sauravrathi7835]

​@@IndianStarTortoisesir i also want to give my tortoise to some good ngo but idk where to contact if you have any information about it then plss do share with me i live in kalyan Maharashtra so if u have any information about here then it will be really helpful

[@IndianStarTortoise]

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[@themzplaybitzz]

@@IndianStarTortoise will u help me i had a pet tortoise for 5 years but soon i knew it was illegal but i dont wanna hand it over because we made so many memories what should i do and should i feed my tortoise lady finger or bhindi??? and how to find if they are sick or not

[@Opguyspou]

​@@themzplaybitzzhi bhindi is purely safe and favourite of them

[@gurubrands9909]

Thank you so much brother for your help all tortoise will be very grateful to you😊

[@yashpawar5270]

U are a superb guy with highly qualified knowledge

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Thanks 😊🙏

[@teass1315]

Amazing informative video! There is so little proper info on this species on youtube, so a big thanks! I have got two starts at home and I feed them all types of leafy greens, dried flowers and grasses all your round. I was wondering about the Banana leaves and Elephant ear though. I’ve been told that those are poisonous or is that just the stern and not the leaves? Thanks!

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Thanks for the kind words and supporting! Really appreciate it. Glad to know you are giving nice varied diet. I'm sure they are edible because I had asked a reptile vet about it. Though not sure about different types of elephant ears but the one I feed is the type people use to make "paatra".

[@jayashreekher4791]

@@IndianStarTortoise can you make a video about the preparation to do during the pregnancy of a star tort? I am thinking of breeding my pair and helping this species to increase it's population

[@dharshss2825]

Iam feeding Tomato's n Cabbage from last 3 yrs to my star tortoise and they are healthy. I watched in one video, they said that Tomato's are star tortoise favorite food.

[@subhashissarkar3998]

R u fron India?

[@sriramya95]

Cabbage and tomatoes should be avoided they form stones in kidney even in tortoises... try feeding leaves and hibiscus flower

[@venkykundum6113]

Thank you so much.. I can feel in ur last words that how much u love tortoise😄💓

[@shrivastavaananya1206]

My tortoise only loves eating tomoto. Other than tomato he eats cucumber, bottle guard and green beans . Is it healthy or not. We have tried many different techniques but failed everything. He is very clever

[@IndianStarTortoise]

finely chop everything and mix

[@kalpanaakerkar9076]

I have tried so many times to feed hibiscus flowers but my Star tortoise dose not eat kindly advice

[@mrschipu9528]

You can also feed mustard greens daily.

[@eashwar999]

Bro have been keeping them indoor, can you please show which lights to use.

[@tejas.873]

How much should I feed him like quantity wise

[@sujenmehta3620]

Bhai aapke 100k jaldi honge

[@sunilthorat7930]

Sir my tortoise only eat cucumber and tomatoes i offer them leafy greens and grasses daily but they don't eat only eat cucumber and tomatoes

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Next video will be on how to make them eat leaves and grass. Stay tuned...

[@apurvmore2150]

Hello Sir, I have star tortoise at home from last 12 years and unfortunately we were not aware of his diet and we never feed mentioned food in this video. However our Star tortoise eats beans daily, tomato and iceberg occasionally. Orange is it's favorite food. He is male and he has grown in length 6-7 inch. By gods grace still never fall sick but I always feel concern for his health. Can you please guide how to change his eating habits?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

You must be doing something right because the tortoise is doing well even with “junk food” but it is never too late to correct the past mistakes. Checkout this video - How to change a tortoise’s diet? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYqZZ3aDaZmkp6c

[@carlosarguellomontes1433]

Hi my question is if I have in the terrarium inside how much is the humidity correct for them

[@deedbox1532]

My tortoise diet today😭😭😭missing him so much❤

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Sorry for your loss. May his soul get eternal peace 🙏

[@featsonbeats2994]

Sir my baby tortoise likes eating the small mulberry fruit on the mulberry plant , is it good for them to eat that fruit ? Thank you so much for this informative video

[@IndianStarTortoise]

It is okay in moderation

[@alokbehera2439]

My tortoise doesn't even eat leaves after mixing with beans also

[@narendrakanwar1462]

Very informative but are these tortoise legal

[@thisisgangadhar]

No

[@tv99buzz91]

No💔

[@charancherry6387]

No. They are illegal in india

[@6c12himanirawat5]

Wild Indian Star Tortoises which are born in the wild are banned as Pets but Tortoises bred or born in captivity are legal. TLDR: Indian Star Tortoise from the Wild is banned but a Tortoise from a Breeder or most Tortoises available in pet shops are completely Legal

[@daksh5514]

They are illegal i am his old subscriber he has forgot to put diclamer

[@sushilpoudel6751]

Hello sir, I have been giving my tortoises small pieces of cuttlefish bone as calcium supplement once a week and they enjoy it a lot. Should I continue giving it to them or is it harmful for their health? P.S. They also get minimum 20-30 minutes of sunlight every day in the morning.

[@IndianStarTortoise]

That’s perfect

[@vcknezsh]

My torto loves beans and bhendi

[@devolvedharley5612]

Same here

[@AyushRG]

Same bro

[@krupalidodia3251]

Same here

[@pixie011]

My tort loves bhindi but recently I started giving him radish greens, fenugreek, coriander leaves with lil slices of lady finger so he could eat other things and it worked. U can try it too :)

[@dushyantbariya5049]

Hello sir can you please tell me indian names of elephant grass, cow grass, timothy grass, spreading dayflower, heydotis diffusa and oldenlandia. As i have tried searching their names online but coudnt find. I also tried showing their pictures but coudnt get anything 🙏

[@aryanritwal4120]

daily calorier count of tortoise?

[@garimapandey.9209]

Why my tortoise poop all the time while eating?? I also keep them in warm water for 30 to 40 min in morning

[@IndianStarTortoise]

That’s normal

[@281Mohit]

Can you Pls suggest from where one can buy & grow these grasses. Bermuda, Elephant & Cow Grass, Timothy Etc

[@ishitapal8304]

Just wonderful

[@aniketnaik6682]

Should we feed our Star turtles twice a day or once is enough for them as they have a long digestive system ?? Please suggest

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Once a day is okay or you can offer smaller portions twice a day

[@mukulpakhale8985]

Awesome info bro

[@AnshSoneji8Crollno.26]

Sir , my tortoise is eating only cucumber and when I offer tomatos he used to ignore it So what could I do.

[@IndianStarTortoise]

It can take few tries and some tricks to make them eat different food. You can check this video, it’ll be helpful. How to make a tortoise eat leaves? | How to change a tortoise's diet? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYqZZ3aDaZmkp6c

[@hammad3180]

Tomatoes are not good for them. Better to avoid

[@Finnz619]

太有用了，感谢您！

[@keshavgaur1886]

My tortoise eat bhindi cucumber loli curd haluwa sweets chips !! Can you tell me what should o made him to eat

[@nirvedhkoli4313]

They are not so conscious about what they eat , they even eat hairs fallen on the floor sometimes ,that doesn't mean u can give him anything curd ,loli ,halwa , cucumber are bad diet for them , proper diet is bhindi, hay grass ,wheat grass ,hibiscus flowers, hibiscus leafes etc

[@sriramya95]

It will damage their liver don't feed those things....only uncooked food like leaves veggies are good

[@jaideepnadkarni1997]

Very helpful. Thanks a lot brother ♥️

[@thetortoiseguy6449]

Thanks for the great info! 👍🐢❤️

[@JayasreeKv-f2q]

Thank you

[@vidaripollen]

Good work

[@nidhishbaheti8907]

What about coriander

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Can give once in 15-20 days in moderation

[@vaibhavsanghi5077]

Hey bro my tortoise only eat cucumber what should I do....is cucumber healthy for him

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Cucumbers are mostly for hydration and has least nutritional value. Watch this video to see how to change the diet of your tortoise. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYqZZ3aDaZmkp6c

[@THEINDIANSTARTORTOISE]

Very informative big support 😊

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Thanks

[@RakeshChauhan-Rocks]

Please guide basking light duration for a day....both tortoise & turtle

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Tortoise can decide how much it wants to bask and when it wants to move out of basking spot and cool down.

[@archanamaheshwari7050]

Do we need to give calcium as well to out tortoise

[@keshav2004.]

Sir i have indian star tortoise male and i am following your guide to change his diet i feed him 1 cucumber +10 mulberry leaves daily from 4 days but he is not changing his diet if i give him single leave he refuses to eat sir please tell what to do and please tell if i eat him daily 1 cucumber + 10 mulberry leaves it will be sufficient for him

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Yes, that would be sufficient. Switching diet will take some time and patience. Keep feeding mixed diet for few weeks and it’ll start eating leaves gradually.

[@dorinarosehari3499]

Sir can I have your number

[@IndianStarTortoise]

No, if you have queries, write it down here, if it’ll be genuine and it can bring awareness among others, will reply back to it.

[@SPBHASKARNAIK-vp7bd]

Iam telling ❤ thanks for you

[@mrunalbhave538]

The place where we got her from said that she will survive only on beans, okra and moringa leaves. For the past month she has not been eating properly or moving. We tried giving her all of her favourite foods too but no response. Can you please help? Is it okay to give her corn/babycorn?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

No for corn/ baby corn. Additionally better get her checked by a good reptile vet as soon as possible.

[@NinjaBilli]

Beans are high in protein and carbs. We should only give them the things which are high in fiber. Start growing your own wheatgrass, you may also include jade plant, sometimes coriander leaves, and don't forget to sprinkle calcium powder made for reptiles on the alternate days, and give then vitamin powder occasionally.

[@vrushin87700]

How is yout tortoise feeling now? Is he eating now?

[@deepakrambhiya5755]

Nice Video

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Thanks

[@lavanyasai7269]

Sir .Can star tortoise survive as single? Because I have only female one.

[@sahilchoudhary8733]

Can i feed star tortoise every day cucumber daily because my tortoise are not eating any thing

[@barodiancalisthenicboy3904]

Superb video

[@kalpanaakerkar9076]

My tortoise dose not eat hibiscus flowers and leafly vegetables he eats cucumber and vegetables please advice

[@ishitapal8304]

Where are conservation centres of star tortoises?

[@summerjaiswal2620]

My tortoise only eating habiscus & tomato what should I do?

[@In_Theory47]

My tortoise likes only ladyfingers If I give it other than that it will not eat what should I do?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Click on the I button and check out video on How to make a tortoise eat leaves? | How to change a tortoise's diet?

[@vedantgavshete7543]

Same with my tortoise he only eats ladyfinger.

[@nikhillad6603]

Hi Sir, Really informative video on star tortoise. Could you please confirm where will I get opuntia cactus as it is not available online in India and nurseries don't keep them. I am from mumbai. Please assist.

[@IndianStarTortoise]

No idea about Mumbai but try searching in Goa.

[@sumeetdanceacademy3706]

What to feed them when they r small ?

[@n1le1623]

Hi. Thank you for the video. I have a question about a baby tortoise, recently it has grown a white fluffy skin around its legs, is it something to be concerned about?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Might be swelling or bloating due to obstruction, better to consult a vet soon.

[@n1le1623]

@@IndianStarTortoise Ok sorry thank you.

[@mokshlodha9454]

Sir can we give loki to indian star tortoise

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Yes but once in 15 days

[@hetalkateliya2037]

Sir apne tortoise dit english me diya hai hindi me ak video upload kiji ye na

[@mahadevansuresh4228]

Does Burmese star tortoise have same diet chart?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

I don’t have much knowledge about Burmese star tortoises so can’t be sure about it but it can be same more or less like high in fibres and low in nutrition.

[@mahadevansuresh4228]

@@IndianStarTortoise my burmese tortoises have developed a lower beak in an year or so.The beak has grown quite a lot by now actually almost until its nostrils. Are you aware of the reason behind it. I'm kinda worried now because I mostly fed them vegetables all these years and whenever I try and give them greens they don't seem to like it at all. They look healthy to me so it never occurred to me that I was doing something majorly wrong until their beak started growing longer. So is it something very serious that could prove fatal to my tortoises or do you recommend I follow the diet you mentioned in the video plus few supplements every now and then and my torts will do just fine without any special attention or treating. Thanks! ✌️

[@IndianStarTortoise]

You can start feeding your tortoises on rough surface. Sometimes tortoises have to pick food from ground and during that their beak gets trimmed naturally. Overgrown beak is not fatal but it can make it uncomfortable for a tortoise to eat. If it is grown till nostrils then you can get it trimmed by an experienced vet but please do not try it yourself at home.

[@mahadevansuresh4228]

@@IndianStarTortoise cheers man, thanks 😊

[@farahsayed151]

Sir plz guide me my tortise ate 2 to 3 days regular papaya I was not knwing nw she is not having anything she is womiting

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Better if you take your tortoise to a vet.

[@NinjaBilli]

Please avoid giving fruits to your tortoise, for god's sake 🤦‍♂

[@lolalolita5436]

Thank you for the info

[@dipeshmalvi1661]

My tortoise eat only okra is it healthy

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Not good for daily feed

[@juhichande6259]

My Indian Star tortoise is 17 years old. How much quantity of food should I feed him and how many times in a day?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Just once a day. Varied, mixed diet more of grasses, weeds and greens is best.

[@thaichau8096]

look it's great. I really want a turtle like that but in my country it's quite expensive

[@sanjanahadassa8821]

I have those

[@deejay_mayank]

Tortoise 🐢 lover ❤️

[@pruthviparajapati254]

Hi please give name of leaf to give daily in Hindi because I am not understand which is you said in English....🙏

[@IndianStarTortoise]

सादी घास, शेतूर, गुडहल (जासूद), पपीता, गिलोय, ककड़ी औरलौकी कि बेल के पत्ते

[@manalisheth3037]

Sir...pls.suggest some calcium rich vegetable.

[@sriramya95]

Grass

[@nellurinavadeep8636]

Hi can we feed spirulina powder to star tortoise food by mixing

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Not sure, coz tortoises do not eat algae in wild or at least I don’t know about it I can’t answer this well. Better to do your research before giving.

[@Theneutralworld-Naveed]

Hi bro.. I have a star tortoise 🐢 He eats everything except grass and weeds... Will there be any problem with him????

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Not really, let him enjoy.

[@bladerarmy8501]

Sir what is different in Indian star tortoise and Shri Lankan star tortoise can we give same food for Shri Lankan star tortoise?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Do difference at all except geographic location. “Exotic” breeders from foreign countries have made this popular that srilankan star tortoises get larger and Indian stars are smaller but in fact we have seen Indian stars getting huge and weighed 4 kilograms plus.

[@omarxog9096]

Which substrate is good for star tortoise please tell me?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Just the normal garden/ farm soil which doesn’t have chemical fertilisers and pesticides applied on. COCOPEAT is a big no as it hold excess moisture and Indian stars do no do so well in very humid conditions.

[@neeturaonayak2397]

Thanks very helpful

[@kumaridk588]

Hello ! Can I Feed My Indian star tortoise only hibiscus flowers dialy ? and Can You please help me cure his leg swelling ?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Only one item daily is not good, need to have some variety.

[@IndianStarTortoise]

You can DM leg swelling pictures on instagram @indianstartortoises Please mention this context so the DM is not ignored with other spams by mistake.

[@charangurram9724]

How to take care of star tortoise shell( to maintain shell shining)

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Nothing. Please don’t apply any oil or wax on their shell for shine 🙏🙏🙏 These are not show pieces. If your tortoise gets dirty then just clean the shell with normal water and soft toothbrush gently.

[@furioustalks544]

Can we give tulsi leaves to tortoise 🐢

[@barkhaumre2226]

Bhai mulbery plant itni asani se available n hotaa ..bus hibiscus milta hai .

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Try finding with local name, it is also known as Shetur or Shehtur in some regions.

[@barkhaumre2226]

@@IndianStarTortoise thanku bro

[@janhavitoke6424]

Can I put sand In my tortoise habitat as a base? Or soil is mandatory?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Soil is mandatory.

[@martinlifeandliving4632]

Thank u 👍

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Welcome 😊 Keep watching 👀

[@prathamm15]

Sir tortoise kitne din baad poop krta h ??

[@bladerarmy8501]

When I keep my tortoise in water than he poops in water

[@study_with_me_]

Sir mera tortoise din me 3 baar poty karta hai me usko ladyfinger. Cucumber beans 🥒 and dudhi kya ye thik hai na

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Nahi Isi video me diet plan diya hua hai, dekh lijiye ek bar

[@farhanshaikh7474]

Bro i have 2 tortoise daily feed is okra is safe or not Please answer

[@IndianStarTortoise]

It is “safe” but not good

[@aakashhdubey]

Can we feed wheat grass to them? Daily

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Yes, growing it in a patch and allowing tortoise to eat on own would be best

[@TheMusician3888]

do we need to give any additional supplements ?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Not required if variety is given in diet.

[@TheMusician3888]

@@IndianStarTortoise thank you so much 😊 Also can we give coriander leaves daily?

[@Rude_true]

How to grow bermuda grass at home

[@jayendrahbhandari]

@Indian Star Tortoise Conservation sir from where can I get the baby star tortoise, need it badly, I know it is illegal but still.

[@IndianStarTortoise]

First you’ll need it badly then people kill it badly. Even after knowing they’re illegal to buy you are asking such things is definitely not good.

[@akhilturaka8202]

Sir, can you please say that why my tortoise is not drinking water?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

By instinct they should be drinking water naturally but in captivity when they’re fed diet with high water content, tortoises do not drink water additionally.

[@veterangamerz7209]

Hey brother is it necessary that we have to sprinkle calcium supplements in every meal (I've have baby tortoise) reply if possible :)

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Not mandatory if the tortoise is getting varied diet which has enough calcium and exposure to sunlight to absorb that calcium.

[@sriramya95]

No need to sprinkle it's btr to sun bask in early morning sun form 10-20mins rather than supplements

[@deepa6126]

Early morning sunlight is sufficient everyday. But during monsoon please sprinkle calcium powder on the food alternatively.

[@songjung3975]

My tortoise eats lady finger and cucumber daily It's is good or not

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Not good, give more variety

[@archanamaheshwari7050]

What if tortoises dont eat anything apart cucumber? Tried other things but he dont eat

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Because we have give only cucumbers, the tortoise is now habitual with eating only cucumbers and won’t try to eat different things.

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Check out this video to make your tortoise eat healthy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYqZZ3aDaZmkp6c

[@harsha4190]

same here

[@surekhakasal712]

Mix smashed carrot in cucumber and drain out the excess water and mix carrot in small quantity rather than cucumber

[@rektmonk]

Mine only eats beans!

[@creation509]

Can I feed wheat grass to star tortoise?? Pls tell me

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Yes

[@anuradharangrej135]

My tortoise only eats lady's finger .....and nothing else.....what to do

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Check the recommended video at the end of this one.

[@anuradharangrej135]

@@IndianStarTortoise it will stay hungry for 4-5 days .....but it won't eat any other thing except lady's finger

[@Nova-zk4iv]

Same bro 😪 😕

[@harshvardhansinghchouhan6203]

Can we give bhindi actually plz guide me this is my torts diet ⏩ daily (lady finger; hibiscus leave (she doesn't eat the flower), chawli (long beans) cucumber all on different different days ::occasionally a fruit and occasionally Madagascar Periwinkle (sadabahar plant leaves) but my mom also give a small sum of rice in my absence she Denys but i know😅 can u plz guide me if this is good diet

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Try adding few leaves and grasses like mulberry leaves, bermuda grass, alfalfa green or hay Better if not given cooked food.

[@luckytarmini1156]

@@IndianStarTortoise if someone brought new tortoise then how to feed them..I think they will feel afraid of us.

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Tortoises don’t need to be hand fed. Even in captivity natural behaviour and habits are better. Just leave the leaves, grasses in the food tray and let the instincts work.

[@salamenamaste]

This tortoise legally vs not legal

[@omarxog9096]

Baby indian tortoise how may times they will eat in a day.? Can h please tell me

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Once a day

[@sagar.wankhede.thisside]

How many times do we need to feed them per day?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Once a day is good

[@MegaGagan2010]

They eat flowers 🌻 grasses n little insects the most.

[@bladerarmy8501]

Sir can we give hibiscus flower daily

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Yes

[@methsan9998]

is water spinach good for him?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Sorry I’ve no idea about that. Better to ask a vet or someone who knows specifically about it.

[@avinashcj398]

Is long beans edible for star tortoises ?

[@IndianStarTortoise]

They can eat if given but keep it in moderation like once in 15-20 days.

[@imfinatic6318]

Sir i give 2 tortoises both 2 years 19 to 20 leaves but they eat 10 to 12 leaves only is it sufficient for them ??

[@IndianStarTortoise]

Yes

[@miss.sumayya1361]

Which leaves do you give

[@Mehul_Sir_Group_of_Education]

My tortoise not grow properly.

[@deepa6126]

Give fresh water, enough early morning sunlight and sprinkle Homeopathy calcium + D3 powder on the food 2 times a week.

[@dashrathgupta9582]

Sir i have star tortoise plz tell me which is the main factor I have to consider first (he is completed 1 year)

[@IndianStarTortoise]

There isn’t only one factor to take care of; husbandry/ enclosure, diet, hydration everything is equally important.