Can Red-eared Sliders eat Neon Pothos?
Epipremnum aureum "Neon"
Safety verdict
Toxic
Why
[confidence: high] [source: Exotic reptile veterinary toxicology reference (e.g., Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery), ASPCA Toxic Plant Database cross-referenced with chelonian dietary guides, and peer-reviewed herpetology journal covering aquatic turtle nutrition.] Neon Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause intense oral irritation, swelling, and potential gastrointestinal damage in red-eared sliders. These crystals can also interfere with calcium metabolism if ingested in meaningful quantities by this species.
How much / how often
Should not be offered at any quantity; considered unsafe for red-eared sliders.
Preparation
No preparation method neutralizes the calcium oxalate crystals sufficiently to make this plant safe for consumption.
Reviewed by admin on May 2026