Habitat - Indoor :: A question about plants...

[Tenodera]

Hi
I have a little Yellow-bellied slider and I wanted to add a Devil's Ivy (Pothos) to her tank. Is this ok? I've read that turtles would eat plants placed in their tank. Is this plant toxic to turtles?

Thanks,
Kevin

[scripta_elegans]

That particular plant is toxic to just about all animals. I highly suggest not putting it in the tank, and if you have a dog or cat, you might not want it in the house even. Sorry for the news!

[Tenodera]

Oh ok thanks!
I was searching an old post earlier and found a post where someone's turtle ate it with no effects whatsoever.

I'm still not putting it in my tank now. Thanks for the warning!

[scripta_elegans]

That's great! They are such tough critters sometimes! I did not see turtles in particular, but the list did include all reptiles, which I am assuming also means turtles. It kills birds and cats and dogs too.