Tent tortoises are herbivorous animals. During the feeding process, they need a large number of plants with rich varieties to meet the nutritional needs of tent tortoises. At the same time, they can provide some vegetables and fruits, but the number should not be too much, otherwise it will Causes diarrhea in tent tortoises.

In the wild, the staple food of tent tortoises is a variety of weeds, pastures and alfalfa , so during their growth, they need a lot of high-fiber foods. Weeds, pastures and alfalfa should make up 75% of the tent tortoise's diet.

The remaining 25% of the tent tortoise's diet consists of various vegetables or leaves of plants. Such as mustard greens, green cabbage, watercress, lettuce, grass head, grape leaves and dandelion. Also be careful not to feed beets, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, corn, beans, tomatoes, as well as various legumes and any high-protein plants. It is also important to note that any food must be free from contamination by chemicals such as pesticides. When feeding, the vegetable leaves should be dried, and there should not be too much moisture on them, otherwise the tent tortoises will be prone to diarrhea.