Rhubarb

Rheum × hybridum

Also known as: garden rhubarb, rhubarb leaves, rhubarb stalks

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

Leaves contain extremely high concentrations of oxalic acid — sufficient to cause acute kidney failure and death. Stalks also contain elevated oxalate. Do not feed any part of the plant.

Toxic

Hermann's Tortoise

Testudo hermanni

Leaves and stalks contain very high oxalic acid — potentially fatal. All parts are dangerous.

Toxic

Greek Tortoise

Testudo graeca

Very high oxalic acid — potentially fatal. All parts dangerous.

Toxic

Sulcata Tortoise

Centrochelys sulcata

Very high oxalic acid — all parts dangerous.