01-07-2006, 07:49 AM | #1 |
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Roses
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I remember reading somewhere that roses are safe for tortoises, but I have now lost the link and can't remember if it was the flower or the leaves. Any ideas? Thanks! |
01-07-2006, 09:16 AM | #2 |
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Rsoe petals are safe. Not sure about the leaves.
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01-07-2006, 09:21 AM | #3 |
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would they eat the leaves if not safe?
reason being im thinking of putting rose bush in enclosure in big pot and am now worried about the leaves |
01-07-2006, 10:56 AM | #4 |
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Hi Mandy
Tortoises love rose petals and the leaves are edible but rarely eaten quite safe for your enclosure but mind any thorns tortoises love to push deep under thorny plants and any large thorns may damage there skin Darren |
01-07-2006, 12:32 PM | #5 |
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Thank you!
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