Pepper Tree

[DAC8671]

Are pepper tree "peppers" toxic to sullys? The little red popping berries that fall from the tree? What about the leaves?

My neighbors tree is "shedding" and a crap ton of the peppers and leaves got into Ralphs enclosure. I haven't noticed him actually eating them, but he's munching grass so............

 

[Laura]

My llama used to eat that type of tree.. and it was no big deal HOWEVER i recall hearing years later that it is not good.. and of course llamas arent torts...

 

[tortelini]

The sap of the California and Brazilian Pepper trees can cause a rashes/dermatitis. Brazilian has more toxicity and can cause diarrhea and vomitting. Of course this is to humans, but most things harmful to humans are harmful to our pets. It always makes my hands burn when I am working with it!!

 

[Crazy1]

I found this site http://www.rain-tree.com/peppertree.htm
it does not talk specifically about torts and Pepper trees, but it does give a wealth of information including; the list of chemicals and some animal studies on dogs, rats guinea pigs and rabbits.

On this site it warns "Leaves can cause dermatitis. Seed are sometimes sold as pink pepper. In large quantities, they can be toxic"
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Anacardiaceae/Schinus_molle.html

 

[K9KidsLove]

Hi...I wouldn't take the chance that he might eat some of it. Can the brances be trimmed back so they aren't over your property?
Good luck
Patsy