Oleander

Nerium oleander

Also known as: common oleander, rose bay

Not veterinary advice. This information is for educational purposes. Always consult a qualified exotic animal veterinarian for guidance specific to your pet.

Safety by species

Russian Tortoise

Agrionemys horsfieldii

Extremely toxic. Contains oleandrin and other cardiac glycosides — a few leaves can be lethal. Do not plant near tortoise enclosures.

Toxic

Hermann's Tortoise

Testudo hermanni

Extremely toxic — a few leaves can be lethal. Do not plant near enclosures.

Toxic

Greek Tortoise

Testudo graeca

Cardiac glycosides — a few leaves can be lethal.

Toxic

Sulcata Tortoise

Centrochelys sulcata

Extremely toxic cardiac glycosides. Do not plant near enclosures.

Toxic

Leopard Tortoise

Stigmochelys pardalis

Extremely toxic — a few leaves can be lethal.

Toxic

Red-footed Tortoise

Chelonoidis carbonarius

Extremely toxic. Do not plant near enclosures.

Toxic

Eastern Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina

Extremely toxic — a few leaves can be lethal.

Toxic