are rose leaves ok for torts?

[tortoise007]

hello, are rose leaves all right for tortoises to eat? I know that the petals of the flowers are. What about the thorns?
Thanks!

 

[JDM4]

My RT loves the leaves but doesn't really care for the petals. I quickly took these thorns off after this picture was taken as I think they would be dangerous if eaten. Leaves are fine though.

 

[ascott]

When I offer the roses and the leaves I pluck both...never offer the stems...

 

[Moozillion]

My Hermann's will eat the petals if they're pink, and won't eat the leaves.

 

[Tom]

Leaves and flowers are fine, IF there are no pesticides either ON or IN them.

 

[JDM4]

Moozillion.....that's brilliant......that your Herman only eats the pink petals. Fussy hey?? My RT is very fussy too :s

 

[Terry Allan Hall]

Leaves and flowers are fine, IF there are no pesticides either ON or IN them.

2nd this...VERY important, too!

 

[tortoise007]

Thank you all! sorry I didn't check on this post sooner. Very helpful.