Can Sulcata eat this??

[bouaboua]

Hello @Yvonne G and other member:

Can Sulcata eat this plant? My wife said our little pig eat some of this plant this afternoon. Are this safe for torts?



Thanks! ! ! !

 

[Yvonne G]

Calla lilies are toxic to mammals, however it seems tortoises are able to digest this type of plant with no ill effects. I would err on the side of caution and not allow them to eat too much of it.

 

[bouaboua]

Calla lilies are toxic to mammals, however it seems tortoises are able to digest this type of plant with no ill effects. I would err on the side of caution and not allow them to eat too much of it.

Thank you Yvonne. Thank you! ! ! !

 

[Iochroma]

I agree with Yvonne.
All Aroids are protected with crystals of oxalic acid in a form called raphides. The potency varies between species, but all of them cause burning and a degree of irritation to the mouth and digestive system of any animal. Needless to say, this group of plants is high in oxalates.