I think you must have checked that in The Tortoise Table? They are extremely conservative, which is fine for a new owner, but the science doesn’t always hold up. There isn’t any actual evidence that oxalic acid holds the kind of harm attributed to it; when fed as part of a varied diet it’s just fine. Lots of owners here feed it, or let their animals feed on it from the lawn.1st one is HIGHLY TOXIC, don’t feed it at ALL, but don’t be too alarmed if your tortoise nibbles on a few leaves, but make sure that he/she don’t, as this could possibly kill your tortoise. It’s a common Purslane
Oh I’m not basing it off of one source; most plants anyways can be fed as part of a varied diet; I do use at least 3 sources each, and if it’s possibly bad for a tort it isn’t worth the risk for me, just saying.I think you must have checked that in The Tortoise Table? They are extremely conservative, which is fine for a new owner, but the science doesn’t always hold up. There isn’t any actual evidence that oxalic acid holds the kind of harm attributed to it; when fed as part of a varied diet it’s just fine. Lots of owners here feed it, or let their animals feed on it from the lawn.
Again, no need to feed anything you aren’t comfortable with; I’m just pointing out that not everyone agrees that the Tortoise Table’s database is completely accurate.
Now whether your tortoise will eat it is another matter. Some do, some don’t. My Russian will eat a little in the spring, that’s about it.
Of course. Only you can know what’s best for *your* tortoise!Oh I’m not basing it off of one source; most plants anyways can be fed as part of a varied diet; I do use at least 3 sources each, and if it’s possibly bad for a tort it isn’t worth the risk for me, just saying.