What is the mechanism of rhubarb poisoning to turtles and tortioses? In what quantity would it have to be eaten? Does it stay in the system?
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Is rhubarb poisonous to turtles and tortoises?
redfootguy
Oct 12, 2003 06:25 PM
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Sohni
Oct 12, 2003 07:10 PM
It is poisonous, and I think to most creatures, not just torts. People can eat the stems because we cook them. I believe the leaves are toxic raw or cooked. If I'm not mistaken, they are also high in oxalates (sp?), so they wouldn't be a good food choice for torts anyway.
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cod6545
Oct 12, 2003 08:00 PM
Hey- this is the ultimate site for determining whether or not plants are poisonous. Good luck. Brooks
zhiv9
Oct 13, 2003 03:51 PM
np
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cod6545
Oct 13, 2003 05:19 PM
http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/plantsthatpoison.htm Sorry. Brooks
tortoisehead
Oct 18, 2003 02:08 AM
Rhubarb stalks are okay for tortoises, just like they are fine for people. It is only the leaves that are toxic. The rule of thumb with rhubarb, and this goes for people and all animals, is the same as with tomato plants and many other plants. If it is red, it is fine to eat. If it is green, don't eat it.
I would only feed rhubarb on occasion. The oxalic acid could cause problems with calcium obsorbtion if too much is ingested.
