echo722
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Can my tortoise eat dinner plate dahlia my aunt gave me some for him I'm not sure if I can feed them to him
Dahlia
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I know that you are asking about the big showy flower, but USUALLY plants grown from tubers (dahlia, tulips, daffodils, elephant ears) are not good to feed. Some are very toxic, some less.
Personally, enjoy the flower, but don’t feed.
The British TortoiseTable says this -
The flowers and leaves of the Dahlia can be fed in moderation to your tortoise, but it should be noted that some sources report mild gastroenteritis and dermatitis in cats and dogs that have eaten Dahlias. As reptiles have a different skin and digestive system to mammals, we do not believe that tortoises would suffer the same effects from eating this plant, but we do recommend that you exercise caution and feed the leaves and flowers of the plant in moderation only.
Never feed the roots or tubers of Dahlias to your tortoise.
Personally, enjoy the flower, but don’t feed.
The British TortoiseTable says this -
The flowers and leaves of the Dahlia can be fed in moderation to your tortoise, but it should be noted that some sources report mild gastroenteritis and dermatitis in cats and dogs that have eaten Dahlias. As reptiles have a different skin and digestive system to mammals, we do not believe that tortoises would suffer the same effects from eating this plant, but we do recommend that you exercise caution and feed the leaves and flowers of the plant in moderation only.
Never feed the roots or tubers of Dahlias to your tortoise.
That was very kind of your aunt. Flowers should be fine.
