Yellow aloe vera for Russian tortoise

[Timmythetort8]

A friend gave me a slice of organic homegrown aloe vera to give to my tortoise, but it smells bad and the goo is yellow(I searched it up and I think it is over watered). Is it still safe to feed to my Russian tortoise?

 

[Ink]

I personally wouldn't feed it. I have never seen yellow aloe. It's usually clear and gooey. At least the ones I have seen.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

The yellow substance that comes out of aloe vera is called aloin, and it can be harmful to the skin in large quantities. Aloin is a natural laxative and can cause irritation and allergic reactions when applied to the skin. I also wouldnt feed or you may have a taco tuesday on ur hands

 

[Timmythetort8]

I looked more at the aloe and it seems to only come out of the place the aloe was cut so I removed that part and gave him the clear gooey aloe slices and he liked it. Thank you for the responses though.

 

[Anastasia 22]

The yellow substance that comes out of aloe vera is called aloin, and it can be harmful to the skin in large quantities. Aloin is a natural laxative and can cause irritation and allergic reactions when applied to the skin. I also wouldnt feed or you may have a taco tuesday on ur hands

Aloin is actually beneficial for skin if applied correctly....
Sincerely, oncology esthetician😊

 

[wellington]

The yellow substance that comes out of aloe vera is called aloin, and it can be harmful to the skin in large quantities. Aloin is a natural laxative and can cause irritation and allergic reactions when applied to the skin. I also wouldnt feed or you may have a taco tuesday on ur hands

Aloe is tortoise safe. I never had a tort like it, but it's safe for them to eat.
I have never seen the stuff inside be yellow though.