Can Leopard Tortoises eat Neon Pothos?
Epipremnum aureum "Neon"
Safety verdict
Toxic
Why
[confidence: high] [source: The Tortoise Table plant database, ASPCA toxic plant list cross-referenced with reptile exotic vet review, and peer-reviewed herpetology or veterinary toxicology literature on Araceae oxalate toxicity.] Neon Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause intense oral irritation, swelling, and gastrointestinal distress; ingestion by Leopard Tortoises should be strictly avoided. This toxicity mechanism is well-documented and applies to herbivorous reptiles including tortoises.
How much / how often
None — do not feed under any circumstances.
Preparation
No preparation method neutralizes the calcium oxalate crystals; remove any pothos from tortoise enclosures entirely.
Reviewed by admin on May 2026