My understanding is that most, if not all succulents are edible by tortoises. Some, they might turn their noses up at, but once they've found one they like they go hog wild on them.
I believe some of the SEDUM are a "NO" for torts.My understanding is that most, if not all succulents are edible by tortoises. Some, they might turn their noses up at, but once they've found one they like they go hog wild on them.
While growing up, we had a grass in the yard called, "sour grass". The stalks of the grass were very sour. There is a type of jade mis-called, "miniature jade" due in part to the small leaves. It is really an elephant bush. None of my tortoise have ever had a hankering for them. So one day I plucked two or three leaves off and ate them. WOW were these leaves sour!! Taught me clearly why these plants were safe around the tortoises.
As with any plant, make sure it is from a no spray location. With no fertilizers, no herbicides and no insecticides.
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