Can Russian Tortoises eat Oleander?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Nerium oleander
Toxic
Do not feed
The Tortoise Table
Extremely toxic. Contains oleandrin and other cardiac glycosides — a few leaves can be lethal. Do not plant near tortoise enclosures.
Toxic
Toxic
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The short answer
Extremely toxic. Contains oleandrin and other cardiac glycosides — a few leaves can be lethal. Do not plant near tortoise enclosures.
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Nerium oleander — toxic. Extremely poisonous. Contains cardiac glycosides; a small amount can be lethal. All parts of the plant are dangerous.
Cross-referenceASPCA Animal Poison Control — Oleander (Nerium oleander)
Contains oleandrin and neriine. Highly toxic — cardiac arrhythmia, death.
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