Cantaloupe rind ok to leave on?

[shelloise]

Is the rind of a cantaloupe harmful or should I cut it off of the big pieces I am going to feed the tortoises?

 

[kathyth]

Although i cut mine off, I don't really know the answer.
Someone here will!

 

[Irwin4530]

Although i cut mine off, I don't really know the answer.
Someone here will!

i was going to respond the same way!!

I cut the rind off the mellons I feed but mostly because that is how I prefer them.....its habit really!! hopefully someone will have a better answer.

 

[oscar]

I cut the rind off just in case they are sprayed while growing and some
residue of chemical still on rind. Same as with apples anymore I always
peel them before eating.

 

[shelloise]

Thanks lol. I decided why chance it so took the rind off and gave it to them again.

 

[RedfootsRule]

While I've never thought of pesticides, I always feed cantaloupe with the rind on. Young and old, however sometimes I only give the very young (under 30 day old) hatchlings the inner, softer part of the cantaloupe so its easier for them to eat.