TheLastGreen
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What weed is this?
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TheLastGreen
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Seems to be Amaranthus deflexus, any advice, I also have a few more I'd like to add
norma.b
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Doesnt look edible to me ? dont know it in KZN
TheLastGreen
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Thanks, there's a lot of weeds here like Lamb's Quarters
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TheLastGreen
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Seems to have hydrogen cyanide in it, so I guess that is a no
Lambs quarters are fine in moderation; the issues with oxalic acid are not scientifically proven and they (I'm guessing the Tortoise Table) aren't suggesting avoiding specifically due to hydrogen cyanide. I don't I've ever seen anything here about hydrogen cyanide either; it "sounds" bad, not sure that it is.
Plenty of people feed it, at least in moderation. My Russian isn't a fan but I still offer it on occasion. Same goes for amaranth which is in the same plant family. She'll only take a few bites a year but it never hurts to try.
As always, only you know what is best for your tortoise. No reason to feed anything that makes you uncomfortable.
Plenty of people feed it, at least in moderation. My Russian isn't a fan but I still offer it on occasion. Same goes for amaranth which is in the same plant family. She'll only take a few bites a year but it never hurts to try.
As always, only you know what is best for your tortoise. No reason to feed anything that makes you uncomfortable.
