Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Chinese Evergreen?
Aglaonema commutatum
Safety verdict
Toxic
Why
[confidence: high] [source: The Tortoise Table plant database, ASPCA Toxic Plant List cross-referenced with exotic reptile vet review, peer-reviewed herpetology or veterinary toxicology journal] Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema spp.) contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, swelling, and gastrointestinal distress; these effects are well-documented in reptiles and are relevant to Red-footed Tortoises regardless of their omnivorous diet. Ingestion can result in drooling, difficulty swallowing, and mucosal injury.
How much / how often
Should not be offered at any quantity; avoid entirely.
Preparation
No preparation method neutralizes the calcium oxalate raphides in this plant; avoidance is the only safe approach.
Reviewed by admin on May 2026