Advise please (he ate one foxglove flower)

[Rickyleane]

Hi, I’m a newish hermanns owner, yesterday (around 15 hours ago) he ate I believe just one dead fallen foxglove flower. I have looked up and I believe these are poisonous to tortoise. He is eating well still and seems to be fine would I know by now if he had been poisoned by the flower? Thanks in advance.

 

[Michael Bird]

Are you sure that it is actually Foxglove and not something else? Foxglove is definitely toxic, although a very small amount like a single flower might not be enough to cause lasting harm.
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=124&c=6

Comfrey can look very similar to wild Foxglove. And while it's not a healthy plant and can definitely cause problems if eaten in large amounts, a single flower shouldn't be enough to be harmful.
http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=99#.WMLjThicZBw

 

[Rickyleane]

Are you sure that it is actually Foxglove and not something else? Foxglove is definitely toxic, although a very small amount like a single flower might not be enough to cause lasting harm.
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=124&c=6

Comfrey can look very similar to wild Foxglove. And while it's not a healthy plant and can definitely cause problems if eaten in large amounts, a single flower shouldn't be enough to be harmful.
http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=99#.WMLjThicZBw

Thank you so much for the reply, I am 99.9% sure it’s a foxglove I really wish it wasn’t but I’m sure it was. I believe it was just one fallen flower that he ate and he doesn’t seem any different he’s still eating well, no sickness and he’s poos are still normal. I really hope it was a small enough amount not to harm him.

 

[Michael Bird]

If you do notice any unusual behavior at all, contact a vet that specializes in reptiles, and specifically in tortoises if possible.

It might not be a bad idea to do that anyway. I'm not an expert and just sharing what little I know as well as the listings for those plants on The Tortoise Table web site.