Is paper weed safe?

TheLastGreen

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Does anyone know if paperweed (Alternanthera pungens) is safe for torts to eat? Only the leaves though? (In Afrikaans we call them duwels)20211019_120407.jpg20211019_120453.jpg
 

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It’s from the amaranth plant family which people have different opinions about. I’m of the opinion that they are safe as part of a varied diet for testudo tortoises* but I’m afraid I don’t know quite what you’ve got there.

*Presuming your tortoise will eat it. It’s not popular with my Russian.
 
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