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Can Russian Tortoises eat Nightshade?

Agrionemys horsfieldii · Solanum sp.

Toxic

Do not feed

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Contains solanine and other alkaloids. All parts toxic, especially unripe fruit. Symptoms include lethargy, salivation, weakness, and GI distress.

Toxic

Toxic

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Contains solanine and other alkaloids. All parts toxic, especially unripe fruit. Symptoms include lethargy, salivation, weakness, and GI distress.

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Solanum sp. — toxic. Contains solanine and solasonine. Do not feed any part of the plant.

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