Pea shoots safe?

[TaylorTortoise]

Got these from a local farmers market. Are these safe to feed my russian/ western hermanns?

 

[Maro2Bear]

Always good to check The Tortoise Table.

• Common Name: Pea (Pea Shoots, Pea Sprouts, Mangetout, Snow Pea, Snap Pea)
• Latin Name: Pisum sativum
• Family Name: Fabaceae/Leguminosae

Peas, like other legumes, are not good for tortoises. They are very high in protein and contain high levels of phytic acid. Phytic acid, which is present in the coating of seeds and nuts and is the principle storage form for phosphorous, has an effect similar to that of oxalic acid, in that it prevents the body from absorbing calcium. This, in turn, can lead to your tortoise suffering from kidney stones and other problems, so although Peas and Pea Shoots are not actually toxic, they should not form part of your tortoise's diet.

Flowers of the Pea plant range in colour from white through to pink, lavender and purple. The immature pods of the peas are called Mangetout (often written as Mange Tout or Mange-tout).

 

[TaylorTortoise]

Is it okay to feed once in a blue moon?

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Usually anything that shoots id keep my distance .. but the pea shoots will be fine occasionally

 

[jaizei]

I think they're fine, just as any other greens

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

And sorry for the bad joke.. ive been struggling lately lol

 

[MenagerieGrl]

Ya, I'd think that an occasional serving, would be Ok, variety is the key...

 

[Snoopy’s mom]

And sorry for the bad joke.. ive been struggling lately lol

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