Can Yellow-bellied Sliders eat Jade Plant?
Crassula ovata
Safety verdict
Toxic
Why
[confidence: medium] [source: Exotic reptile veterinarian toxicology review, The Tortoise Table plant database (cross-referenced for chelonian toxicity), and ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center plant toxicity database] Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) contains bufadienolides and other compounds toxic to many animals, and is considered toxic to reptiles including aquatic turtles like the Yellow-bellied Slider. Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal distress, lethargy, incoordination, and cardiac effects.
How much / how often
Should not be offered at any quantity; avoid entirely.
Preparation
No preparation method renders Jade Plant safe; all parts of the plant including leaves and stems should be kept away from the enclosure.
Reviewed by admin on May 2026