Can Eastern Box Turtles eat Avocado?
Terrapene carolina · Persea americana
Toxic
Do not feed
Cross-reference
Contains persin — toxic to reptiles including box turtles.
Toxic
Toxic
OmnivoreFruitNone oxalate
The short answer
Contains persin — toxic to reptiles including box turtles.
Backed by sources
Cross-referenceASPCA Animal Poison Control
Contains persin. Toxic.
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