Can Russian Tortoises eat Pothos?
Epipremnum aureum
Safety verdict
Toxic
Why
[confidence: high] [source: The Tortoise Table plant database (tortoisetable.org.uk), ASPCA Toxic Plant List, and exotic reptile veterinarian review] Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause intense oral irritation, excessive salivation, and swelling of oral tissues; ingestion by Russian Tortoises can lead to gastrointestinal distress and, in larger quantities, systemic effects. This plant is consistently listed as toxic to herbivorous reptiles due to this well-documented oxalate mechanism.
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Reviewed by admin on May 2026
Not veterinary advice. This information is for educational purposes. Always consult a qualified exotic animal veterinarian for guidance specific to your pet.