Are these plants edible?

[NightOwl]

I’m looking to build an enclosure for a Hermanns. There are a couple plants in the space that I don’t really want to get rid of, but I don’t know if they’re ok for tortoises?
One is one of the bushes that are often cut into shapes.
the other is some type of ivy, maybe English Ivy?
I’m not exactly sure what they are. I’ll try to post pics

 

[NightOwl]

here are pictures of the plants

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Looks like English ivy and boxwood... not safe to feed

 

[NightOwl]

Either of them?

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Both are toxic

 

[NightOwl]

Ok thanks!
Are there any good edible climbing plants that you know of that I could replace the ivy with?

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Ok thanks!
Are there any good edible climbing plants that you know of that I could replace the ivy with?

Grape vines are an excellent tort food

 

[NightOwl]

Thank you! I'll probably replace it with that.

 

[Lyn W]

Have a look at www.thetortoisetable.org.uk to see if there are any plants you have in Tennessee that will be OK.

 

[NightOwl]

Ok, will do Thanks!

 

[TisMary]

Hi @NightOwl - welcome to TFO! You might want to check out this site for native plants: US Wildflower's Database of Wildflowers for Tennessee . Also, there is the Tennessee Native Plant Society who should be able to help you out, or point you in the right direction. @Lyn W recommended TTT Plant Database. Here is a link to the Trees, Shrubs, and Climbers page. You'll want to look for the intersection of plants that grow wild in your area that are safe also to feed to your tort. Good luck! Let us know how you make out.