What is this weed?

Keanu Coolmist

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I have this weed growing in my yard and was wondering if anyone knew what it was and if it was safe. Thanks!
 

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I'm not the best at identifying weeds but it looks like oxalis which isn't good for tortoises because of the oxalisic acid it contains. But someone more knowledgable can probably confirm or correct me lol.

Kyle
 

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Oh no! I definitely found evidence that my tort had eaten some. (Hopefully it isn't Oxalis as I've read it binds calcium). Has anyone had a tort consume oxalis? I'm losing my mind now.
 

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A little bit isn't going to cause issues, mine taste it from time to time as part of a varied diet and don't seem to care for it.
Do you know how much was eaten?
 

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It’s not going to cause a problem as a one off as a relatively small amount. Just make sure your tort can’t get to it again :)
 
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