eating repotted fertilized plants.....

[tyguy35]

So in tanks outside enclosure I put in two plants that were originally in fertilized soil. I took the plants out of the fertilized soil and put them in organic soil. When I took him outside today he started to eat a tiny bit ...... He took a couple bites... Of one of the plants. Is it going to harm him if he eats a little of the plants that have been in fertilized soil previously even though I put them in organic soil?

 

[ascott]

He won't fall over from a few bites...lol....it is prolonged exposure and ingestion that creates a problem....

 

[JoesMum]

I doubt he'll come to any harmnon such a small quantity

 

[tyguy35]

Ok good that is the first time he has ever touched planted plants. He never goes for them in his indoor set up. Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[JoesMum]

As they grow on, the fertiliser components will quite quickly reduce in the plant. You might want to fence it off for a short while if it becomes a centre for serious eating.

Joe has over the years done this pretty regularly as I've planted something new in the garden and he's decided it's tasty.

I had 3 lovely sedums a couple of years ago. They lasted less than an hour

 

[Jacqui]

My Russians a couple of years ago, totally demolished a large hosta in less then 15 mins. I then made the comment to my husband, "Well atleast the other one is safe in with the box turtles. They never touch any of their plants." I then turned to show him and of course, one of the box turtles was busy munching away on it. It was the only time I have ever saw one of them even take a taste of one of their plants.

As to the question about the plant, as was said, your tortoise should be fine.

 

[tyguy35]

That's funny. Tank indoors touches nothing but what's given no planted plants.
But outdoors it's opposite. It's funny well I think it is hah

 

[JoesMum]

He's waiting for you to relax before starting demolition!

 

[tyguy35]

He's waiting for you to relax before starting demolition!

Oh I bet he is lol