Ivy

[Tillasaurus]

Does anyone know offhand if ivy is toxic to tortoises? I am trying to determine if I need to remove it from fencing or if covering the root base will be enough. It is not my intention to feed it to T; I just want to know whether or not it would make him sick if he somehow got a chomp or two. Thanks.

 

[bingbongbibidybobbo]

I'm sure i've read somewhere that it is....

 

[Tillasaurus]

That is what I am thinking too. I have a shovel at the ready. It is just so pretty that I wanted to double check before I rip it out.

 

[Madkins007]

Almost all ivys are considered dangerous to reptiles. Please note, however, that this does not mean your tortoise will try to eat it. If it has been in there for a while and he has not touched it yet, it may not be a high priority to remove. Lots of keepers have had ivy in their habitats without incident.

 

[Tillasaurus]

Almost all ivys are considered dangerous to reptiles. Please note, however, that this does not mean your tortoise will try to eat it. If it has been in there for a while and he has not touched it yet, it may not be a high priority to remove. Lots of keepers have had ivy in their habitats without incident.

Thank you for your input. I appreciate it.