Eggplant

[reptylefreek]

Toxic or not? i read that is was, i had it all cut up and ready for a treat, and decided to double check. What does TortoiseForum think?

 

[dmmj]

If I remember correctly it is toxic like tomatoes are toxic, they are in the same family I believe, The plant (leaves and such) are toxic, but the fruit (tomatoes are berries actually) are not. If I am mistaken please correct me.

 

[Yvonne G]

The plant itself is toxic (its in the deadly nightshade family), but the fruit is ok, however, no one in my care will eat it.

 

[Tom]

I've fed it to my sulcatas before. They ate it right up. But they eat everything right up...

 

[aaronbirk]

Eggplant is a plant of the family Solanaceae and genus Solanum, according to my point of view, I think that eggplant is wonderful in salads, soups, main courses, casseroles and side dishes. It is a cold-sensitive vegetable that requires a long warm season for best yields.

 

[Kristina]

Not something I buy to feed specifically, but I don't like to waste things... I was beer battering and frying some last week, and I fed the left overs to the Hingebacks and they ate it right up.

 

[Skyler Nell]

Beer battered Eggplant is my CDT's favorite treat too Kristina
only kidding!