So im not much of a gardener! And one of the few potted plants growing outside is catnip. What is the story with this stuff? Its related to mint....and kitty cats love it. Thats all i know. Is it tortoise safe, or is it inedible?
Catnip....?
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According to The Tortoise Table Plant Database it is "do not feed"
http://thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/plants_19.asp?st=true&mode=main&catID=504
http://thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/plants_19.asp?st=true&mode=main&catID=504
On the positive side, I'm not sure your tortoise would like it much. 
It's got a pretty strong scent.
It's got a pretty strong scent.
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I bought it and placed in in tortoise enclosures. Egyptians and pancakes showed no interest. It was quick and easy to buy at PetCo and I figured it was otherwise pet safe, no pesticides?
I looked this up years ago and discovered it was mildly toxic to most animals. That's why it makes cats high...
what about wheat grass it is also readily available at pet stores my tortoise is all over it
The wheat grass is an excellent part of a varied tortoise diet. That is a great way to introduce grass to a young sulcata and add some needed fiber to their diet. If you keep the little plot in a window sill and keep it watered, you should be able to get 8 or 9 cuttings from each one.
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