whortoise
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I fed my tortoise this, mistaking it for miner’s lettuce. I dont think my baby russian ate a lot but she definitely had some bites. Is this safe? Should i be worried?
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Safe to eat?
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You can feed it in moderation
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=692&c=6#.XgbpriHVJaQ
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=692&c=6#.XgbpriHVJaQ
whortoise
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Thank you for replying, but i believe its not miner’s lettuce. I mistakenly thought it was
Pretty sure it’s dollarweed, hydrocotyle umbellata, although that’s not native to your area. Where did you get it?
Plenty of tortoises eat it in Florida and nearby states, where it grows... like a weed!
My Russian isn’t a huge fan, but will usually try a few bites the first time I offer it, which I do a couple of times a year.
Plenty of tortoises eat it in Florida and nearby states, where it grows... like a weed!
My Russian isn’t a huge fan, but will usually try a few bites the first time I offer it, which I do a couple of times a year.
whortoise
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i got it in my backyard! i'm from the bay area if that clears anything up, i was just hunting for some hawks beard when i saw the round leaf and though it was miners lettuce since i know we have some but it turns out it wasn't once i looked more closely at it. Thank you so much for replying! i was quite worried.Pretty sure it’s dollarweed, hydrocotyle umbellata, although that’s not native to your area. Where did you get it?
Plenty of tortoises eat it in Florida and nearby states, where it grows... like a weed!
My Russian isn’t a huge fan, but will usually try a few bites the first time I offer it, which I do a couple of times a year.
Interesting. I can’t think of much else it could be and none of the runners up are problematic either. Perhaps someone planted it near an artificial pond and it escaped; it’s used in aquatic landscaping and also as a ground cover in damp areas. Not unheard of in California, just not native.
I’m sure it’s fine. I’d tell you not to worry about it at all but know that’s not possible for a new owner.
I’m sure it’s fine. I’d tell you not to worry about it at all but know that’s not possible for a new owner.
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