Can Eastern Box Turtles eat Nightshade?
Terrapene carolina · Solanum sp.
Toxic
Do not feed
Exotic vet review
Solanine alkaloids — all parts including tomato leaves and stems.
Toxic
Toxic
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The short answer
Solanine alkaloids — all parts including tomato leaves and stems.
Backed by sources
Exotic vet reviewVCA Animal Hospitals — Feeding Box Turtles
Nightshade family plants are toxic to box turtles. This includes tomato leaves and vines.
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