In my largest Redfoot enclosure, I have what is an ever increasing in size out break of poison ivy. I have already twice this year used chemicals on it, but it did not phase the plants at all (and yes, it was suppose to kill poison ivy). It is too late for me to do any more poisons, as temps are finally to where everybody needs to be outside. I do plan to start the war again in fall, when the tortoises get sent back inside. Meanwhile, I am down to just trying to keep it cut down.
I am allergic to it and I know it is suppose to be poisonous to tortoises. I had Redfoots out in this enclosure last year, but there was hardly any plants at that time. What I am wondering is if any of you know of any tortoises who have actually eaten poison ivy?
I would hate to lose this enclosure for this year, as it would put a strain on the other Redfoot areas, if I had to add in the ones from this enclosure. The fencing for the larger enclosure I am working on for them is not going to be done anytime soon, with the way life is currently going, so that option is out. I thought of fencing the part off with the ivy infestation, but it includes the water and hide areas plus would cut the enclosure nearly in half.
So anybody have any personal knowledge or suggestions?
I am allergic to it and I know it is suppose to be poisonous to tortoises. I had Redfoots out in this enclosure last year, but there was hardly any plants at that time. What I am wondering is if any of you know of any tortoises who have actually eaten poison ivy?
I would hate to lose this enclosure for this year, as it would put a strain on the other Redfoot areas, if I had to add in the ones from this enclosure. The fencing for the larger enclosure I am working on for them is not going to be done anytime soon, with the way life is currently going, so that option is out. I thought of fencing the part off with the ivy infestation, but it includes the water and hide areas plus would cut the enclosure nearly in half.
So anybody have any personal knowledge or suggestions?