Can Yellow-bellied Sliders eat Neon Pothos?
Epipremnum aureum "Neon"
Safety verdict
Toxic
Why
[confidence: high] [source: The Tortoise Table plant database, ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants list, exotic reptile vet review specializing in chelonians] Neon Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause intense oral irritation, mucosal damage, and potential systemic effects if ingested; this mechanism is documented across reptile taxa including aquatic turtles like Yellow-bellied Sliders. Even incidental ingestion near aquatic enclosures poses a risk given the slider's opportunistic omnivorous feeding behavior.
How much / how often
Should not be offered at any quantity; remove from enclosure vicinity entirely.
Preparation
No preparation method neutralizes insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; this plant should be excluded from the animal's environment.
Reviewed by admin on May 2026