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Can Sulcata Tortoises eat Oleander?

Centrochelys sulcata · Nerium oleander

Toxic

Do not feed

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Extremely toxic cardiac glycosides. Do not plant near enclosures.

Toxic

Toxic

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The short answer

Extremely toxic cardiac glycosides. Do not plant near enclosures.

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Nerium oleander — toxic. Extremely poisonous. Small amounts can be lethal.

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