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Mint?

Does anyone know if its alright for a Sulcata to eat Mint?


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04-16-2008 10:08 AM
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RE: Mint?

Melissa, my torts, all of them eat some sort of mint be it spearmint, or basil and they are fine. Some of mine even love Cilantro. I have not seen this on any poison list.


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04-16-2008 01:17 PM
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RE: Mint?

Crazy1 Wrote:
Melissa, my torts, all of them eat some sort of mint be it spearmint, or basil and they are fine. Some of mine even love Cilantro. I have not seen this on any poison list.


I was wondering the same thing also. Thanks for the info. Smile

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RE: Mint?

Thanks for the info. I'm working on an outdoor enclosure for Sparkles and some Mint just popped up.


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04-16-2008 02:24 PM
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RE: Mint?

I never gave mint a thought. My girlfriend is constantly ripping it out because it has overtaken an area. I will have to grab some. Plus, I like it in my mohito's! LOL


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04-16-2008 03:36 PM
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RE: Mint?

I have a picture in my mind of a sulcatta kicking back with a mint julep. LOL


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RE: Mint?

I'm not sure what kind of Mint that it is. I tried to pull it up because I was unsure of what it was. When I pulled some of it up it smelled minty. Dark green/reddish leaves.


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04-16-2008 04:21 PM
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RE: Mint?

I found that spearmint is very invasive so to keep it contained I planted it in a large Pot. It now covers the entire pot. So I can pick it anytime but it doesn't spread into the yard and take over everyplace.

Melissa can you post a pic?
Also going to move this to Food/Diet


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04-17-2008 08:20 AM
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RE: Mint?

Thanks for moving this, sorry about that.

I'll try to get a pic today Robyn.


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04-17-2008 08:30 AM
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