Well I'm new to tortoise keeping and was thinking of getting a leopard tortoise and I was wondering if basil, citronella, yucca, aloe, loquat, banana tree, persimmon tree, bamboo and mint were safe for the tortoise. I have a bunch of other plants in my backyard that I don't know what they are but will post later on the forum. and when feeding aloe and yucca is it safe even with the spikes on? We also have squirrels that come and go and when the persimmons grow there are around 100-150 persimmons on each tree (we have 2) and when ever they come they always chew on it or knock them down even when there not ripe is this safe for the tortoise to eat? I'm sorry about posting so many questions. Thank you for your help.