I found out the hard way that Pumpkin seeds are used to make glue. You dont want glue in the gut. Also there is the effect of flax seeds, so you never know. I think some tortoises may choose a food at a certin time of year and not at another time for reasons they know but we don't. You could see if it eats this type in nature. Also if using them or not seeds in a outside enclosure will attract Rats. Seeds! who new! Vic