Apr
29

What plants in my garden are poisonous to my box turtle or tortoise?

There are many plants that could prove lethal to your turtle or tortoise so the following list consists of just a *few* of the more common ones:

  • Chrysanthemums (“mums”)
  • Daffodils
  • Euphorbia
  • Privet
  • Crocus
  • Cyclamen
  • Delphinium
  • Foxglove
  • Hydrangea
  • Jasmine
  • Lilly of the valley
  • Lobelia
  • Lupine
  • Mistletoe
  • Potato leaves
  • Rhubarb leaves
  • Rhododendron
  • Wisteria
  • Yew

It is imperative that you do not use any toxic garden chemicals such as weed killers, pesticides, mouse/rat/slug poison, etc.

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