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Hi! I got a little mum plant at the grocery store today and was hoping maybe my little Hermans could eat the leaves and flowers off it but I can't seem to find out if it is edible or not. Does anybody know? Thanks!!!
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Becki

1 Husband
4 kids
2 Hermans
1 Dog
4 Finches
1 Betta

I think mums are toxic. Here's a link of some toxic plants--mums aren't specifically on there, but crysanthymum species are, so I wouldn't chance it. They do love any viola species, though, like Johnny-Jump-Ups, sweet violets, pansies, etc. Be sure they're either organic or have been well-cleaned.
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Sohni
Northern California

0.1 Baja de L.A. Rosy Boa
0.1 Okeetee Corn Snake
1.1 Rubber Boas
1.0 Leopard Gecko
0.0.2 Hermann's Tortoises
plus my kids' herps:
0.0.1 California King Snake
1.0 Mexican Rosy Boa
0.1 Leopard Gecko

Thank you so much! I almost fed it to the little fella! I would just die if something I did hurt him. Also..about the turtle tables....I have a really nice one my father made for me....I have it divided at the moment to keep the new tortoise seperate from my other one until I know it is safe for them to meet. I will try and take some pictures to show you what it looks like this weekend if I can.
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Becki

1 Husband
4 kids
2 Hermans
1 Dog
4 Finches
1 Betta

I would recommend against mums as a food source as these plants contain nautral pyrethroids. These chemicals are commonly used as insecticides.

That stated, in my experience, a well-fed tortoise will naturally avoid non-edible/toxic plants on his/her own.

Jeff