Can Red-eared Sliders eat Oleander?
Nerium oleander
Safety verdict
Toxic
Why
[confidence: high] [source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (cross-ref); exotic reptile toxicology review; oleandrin cardiac toxicity in vertebrates] Oleander (Nerium oleander) contains oleandrin, a potent cardiac glycoside; all parts are highly toxic and can cause fatal arrhythmia in reptiles including aquatic turtles.
How much / how often
Do not feed; highly toxic
Reviewed by admin
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