{"id":87134,"date":"2022-04-22T12:09:46","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:09:46","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:09:46","slug":"are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/","title":{"rendered":"Are all aquarium plants safe for turtles?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#Are_all_aquarium_plants_safe_for_turtles\" title=\"Are all aquarium plants safe for turtles?\">Are all aquarium plants safe for turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#What_plants_are_toxic_to_water_turtles\" title=\"What plants are toxic to water turtles?\">What plants are toxic to water turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#Do_aquatic_turtles_eat_plants\" title=\"Do aquatic turtles eat plants?\">Do aquatic turtles eat plants?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#What_can_you_put_in_an_aquarium_with_a_turtle\" title=\"What can you put in an aquarium with a turtle?\">What can you put in an aquarium with a turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#Can_I_put_aquatic_plants_in_my_turtle_tank\" title=\"Can I put aquatic plants in my turtle tank?\">Can I put aquatic plants in my turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#What_plants_can_turtles_not_eat\" title=\"What plants can turtles not eat?\">What plants can turtles not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#What_plants_are_poisonous_to_box_turtles\" title=\"What plants are poisonous to box turtles?\">What plants are poisonous to box turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#What_plants_can_you_put_in_a_turtle_pond\" title=\"What plants can you put in a turtle pond?\">What plants can you put in a turtle pond?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#Can_I_put_live_plants_in_my_turtle_tank\" title=\"Can I put live plants in my turtle tank?\">Can I put live plants in my turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#Do_water_turtles_eat_plants\" title=\"Do water turtles eat plants?\">Do water turtles eat plants?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#Can_you_have_live_plants_with_turtles\" title=\"Can you have live plants with turtles?\">Can you have live plants with turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#What_can_Aquatic_turtles_eat\" title=\"What can Aquatic turtles eat?\">What can Aquatic turtles eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#What_plants_can_I_have_in_my_turtle_tank\" title=\"What plants can I have in my turtle tank?\">What plants can I have in my turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#What_Animals_Can_I_put_in_my_turtle_tank\" title=\"What Animals Can I put in my turtle tank?\">What Animals Can I put in my turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#Which_fish_can_live_with_turtles\" title=\"Which fish can live with turtles?\">Which fish can live with turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#What_can_I_put_in_a_turtle_habitat\" title=\"What can I put in a turtle habitat?\">What can I put in a turtle habitat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#Can_you_put_fish_and_turtles_in_the_same_tank\" title=\"Can you put fish and turtles in the same tank?\">Can you put fish and turtles in the same tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#How_do_I_put_live_plants_in_my_turtle_tank\" title=\"How do I put live plants in my turtle tank?\">How do I put live plants in my turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#What_is_toxic_to_turtles\" title=\"What is toxic to turtles?\">What is toxic to turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#Are_Succulents_poisonous_to_turtles\" title=\"Are Succulents poisonous to turtles?\">Are Succulents poisonous to turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#What_is_poisonous_to_box_turtles\" title=\"What is poisonous to box turtles?\">What is poisonous to box turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#What_plants_can_you_put_in_a_box_turtle_tank\" title=\"What plants can you put in a box turtle tank?\">What plants can you put in a box turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#Can_I_put_live_plants_in_my_box_turtle_tank\" title=\"Can I put live plants in my box turtle tank?\">Can I put live plants in my box turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#What_foods_are_poisonous_to_turtles\" title=\"What foods are poisonous to turtles?\">What foods are poisonous to turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-all-aquarium-plants-safe-for-turtles\/#What_plants_are_safe_for_my_turtle\" title=\"What plants are safe for my turtle?\">What plants are safe for my turtle?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_all_aquarium_plants_safe_for_turtles\"><\/span>Are all aquarium plants safe for turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some common plants that turtles eat include Duckweed, Waterweed, Java Ferns, and moss. Obviously, you should never feed your turtle fake plants. If you are worried about putting live plants in your turtle tank, you can always put in fake ones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_plants_are_toxic_to_water_turtles\"><\/span>What plants are toxic to water turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Plants Are Poisonous to Turtles<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum)<\/li>\n<li>Begonia.<\/li>\n<li>Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata)<\/li>\n<li>Calla Lily (Zantedeschia sp.)<\/li>\n<li>Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema modestum)<\/li>\n<li>Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia amoena)<\/li>\n<li>Elephant&#8217;s Ear (Colocasia)<\/li>\n<li>Firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_aquatic_turtles_eat_plants\"><\/span>Do aquatic turtles eat plants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aquatic Plants: In an aquarium or pond, you can add aquatic plants that turtles usually love to snack on. <b>They often eat submerged plants like anacharis, water hyacinth, water lettuce, duckweed, azolla (fairy moss), and frog-bit<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_put_in_an_aquarium_with_a_turtle\"><\/span>What can you put in an aquarium with a turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Along with turtles, there are plenty of other suitable turtle tank mates. Other pets that can go in a turtle tank include <b>snails, lizards, and frogs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_aquatic_plants_in_my_turtle_tank\"><\/span>Can I put aquatic plants in my turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As it turns out, <b>some of the more common, inexpensive aquatic plants available at pet shops make very good plants for turtle habitats because they&#8217;re not toxic and they grow well in turtle tanks. Here are some good plant choices for beginning turtle hobbyists. Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demursum).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_plants_can_turtles_not_eat\"><\/span>What plants can turtles not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Plants Are Poisonous to Turtles<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum)<\/li>\n<li>Begonia.<\/li>\n<li>Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata)<\/li>\n<li>Calla Lily (Zantedeschia sp.)<\/li>\n<li>Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema modestum)<\/li>\n<li>Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia amoena)<\/li>\n<li>Elephant&#8217;s Ear (Colocasia)<\/li>\n<li>Firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_plants_are_poisonous_to_box_turtles\"><\/span>What plants are poisonous to box turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Severely toxic plants include string of pearls, spider mum, pyracantha, periwinkle, parlor ivy, oleander, nightshade, needlepoint, morning glory, mistletoe, majesty, lantana, juniper, Jerusalem cherry, hyacinth, holly, heavenly bamboo, heart ivy, euphorbia and dianthus.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_plants_can_you_put_in_a_turtle_pond\"><\/span>What plants can you put in a turtle pond?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the plants that turtles can absolutely not eat include <b>water hemlock, milkweed, and ivy. Other than those, most plants are edible for turtles. Moreover, a plant that requires way too much light and oxygen is not ideal, especially if it is going to be underwater.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_live_plants_in_my_turtle_tank\"><\/span>Can I put live plants in my turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Water lettuce, water hyacinth, fairy moss, anacharis, or fish weed (sometimes referred to as Elodea), Cabomba, and tape grass are recommended. Marginal plants like dwarf cattails, dwarf rushes, and dwarf papyrus also help naturalize the pond edge.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_water_turtles_eat_plants\"><\/span>Do water turtles eat plants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aquatic Plants: In an aquarium or pond, you can add aquatic plants that turtles usually love to snack on. <b>They often eat submerged plants like anacharis, water hyacinth, water lettuce, duckweed, azolla (fairy moss), and frog-bit<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_live_plants_with_turtles\"><\/span>Can you have live plants with turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Live plants help filter nitrates and ammonia out of the water, and may help reduce algae by competing for carbon dioxide. <b>Improving water-quality is are the most important benefit of having live plants in a turtle tank. Live plants help oxygenate the water, which discourages the growth of anaerobic bacteria.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_Aquatic_turtles_eat\"><\/span>What can Aquatic turtles eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foods that are healthy and safe for turtles include <b>insects like grubs and crickets, earthworms, small fish, and dark leafy greens such as kale and collard greens. Adult turtles only need to be fed three to five times per week (baby turtles may need to be fed up to twice a day).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_plants_can_I_have_in_my_turtle_tank\"><\/span>What plants can I have in my turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Best Plants for Turtle Tank Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Java Fern  Microsorum Pteropus. Growth Rate: Slow.  <\/li>\n<li>Java Moss. Growth Rate: Fast.  <\/li>\n<li>Java Fern Microsorum Bundle. Growth Rate: Slow.  <\/li>\n<li>Greenpro Anubias Nana Potted.  <\/li>\n<li>Anubias Bundle.  <\/li>\n<li>Brazilian Pennywort Bundle.  <\/li>\n<li>Water Sprite Ceratopteris Thalictroides.  <\/li>\n<li>Hygrophila Difformis Water Wisteria.<\/li>\n<p>Jan 3, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Animals_Can_I_put_in_my_turtle_tank\"><\/span>What Animals Can I put in my turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>8 Best Tank Mates for Red-Eared Slider Turtles (Compatibility Guide 2022)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Striped Raphael Catfish.<\/li>\n<li>Common Plecostomus  Best for Large Environments.<\/li>\n<li>Pictus Catfish.<\/li>\n<li>Koi Fish.<\/li>\n<li>Mystery Snails.<\/li>\n<li>Goldfish.<\/li>\n<li>Rosy-Red Minnows.<\/li>\n<li>Guppies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Jan 13, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_fish_can_live_with_turtles\"><\/span>Which fish can live with turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some good fish to keep with turtles include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Algae eaters.<\/li>\n<li>Neon tetras.<\/li>\n<li>Peppered corydoras.<\/li>\n<li>Zebra danios.<\/li>\n<li>Golden barbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Jan 13, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_put_in_a_turtle_habitat\"><\/span>What can I put in a turtle habitat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What You Need to Set Up a Turtle Habitat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>A big enough tank and stand.  <\/li>\n<li>A way to get the water into the tank.  <\/li>\n<li>A basking area.  <\/li>\n<li>Proper lighting to generate warmth and the different kinds of light that turtles need.<\/li>\n<li>One or more heaters to keep the water in the turtle&#8217;s habitat in the correct temperature range.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_fish_and_turtles_in_the_same_tank\"><\/span>Can you put fish and turtles in the same tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Turtles are not compatible with tropical fish. Even if you think your turtle is small and won&#8217;t cause any damage, it will eventually grow. Turtles can&#8217;t be trusted with tropical fish and you should avoid keeping them together.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_put_live_plants_in_my_turtle_tank\"><\/span>How do I put live plants in my turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Best Plants for Turtle Tank Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Java Fern  Microsorum Pteropus. Growth Rate: Slow.  <\/li>\n<li>Java Moss. Growth Rate: Fast.  <\/li>\n<li>Java Fern Microsorum Bundle. Growth Rate: Slow.  <\/li>\n<li>Greenpro Anubias Nana Potted.  <\/li>\n<li>Anubias Bundle.  <\/li>\n<li>Brazilian Pennywort Bundle.  <\/li>\n<li>Water Sprite Ceratopteris Thalictroides.  <\/li>\n<li>Hygrophila Difformis Water Wisteria.<\/li>\n<p>Jan 3, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_toxic_to_turtles\"><\/span>What is toxic to turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Plants Are Poisonous to Turtles<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum)<\/li>\n<li>Begonia.<\/li>\n<li>Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata)<\/li>\n<li>Calla Lily (Zantedeschia sp.)<\/li>\n<li>Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema modestum)<\/li>\n<li>Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia amoena)<\/li>\n<li>Elephant&#8217;s Ear (Colocasia)<\/li>\n<li>Firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Succulents_poisonous_to_turtles\"><\/span>Are Succulents poisonous to turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Toxic Plants For example, tomatoes are safe and they&#8217;re often a favorite of box turtles. But <b>tomato leaves and vines are toxic. Other plants toxic to box turtles include rhubarb leaves, holly, oleander, avocado leaves and seeds, and plants in the nightshade family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_poisonous_to_box_turtles\"><\/span>What is poisonous to box turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Toxic Plants For example, tomatoes are safe and they&#8217;re often a favorite of box turtles. But <b>tomato leaves and vines are toxic. Other plants toxic to box turtles include rhubarb leaves, holly, oleander, avocado leaves and seeds, and plants in the nightshade family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_plants_can_you_put_in_a_box_turtle_tank\"><\/span>What plants can you put in a box turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These forest-dwelling box turtles eat foods that are typically found in woods and near streams. These can be grubs, worms, insects, weeds, fallen fruit, berries and mushrooms. When planting in a turtle enclosure, use edible plants like <b>collard greens, parsley, strawberry plants, clover and alfalfa<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_live_plants_in_my_box_turtle_tank\"><\/span>Can I put live plants in my box turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When creating the perfect enclosure for your box turtle, <b>it&#8217;s a great idea to have some live plants in there. These plants help give the enclosure a natural feel. Not only that, they provide shade and hiding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_are_poisonous_to_turtles\"><\/span>What foods are poisonous to turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rhubarb and potato leaves belong to highly toxic food for turtles.<\/b><b>Food Avoid to Feed Box turtles<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bread, bakery products, and pasta.<\/li>\n<li>Candies, chocolate, and other products containing sugars.<\/li>\n<li>Processed meat and canned food.<\/li>\n<li>Avocado skin and pits.<\/li>\n<li>Tobacco leaves and products.<\/li>\n<li>Rhubarb.<\/li>\n<li>Tomato and potato leaves.<\/li>\n<li>Dairy products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_plants_are_safe_for_my_turtle\"><\/span>What plants are safe for my turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What kinds of plants do turtles like? Turtles will most likely try to eat anything green in your tank but these plants are their particular favorites: <b>azolla (fairy moss), anacharis or waterweed, water hyacinth, duckweed, frog-bit, and water lettuce. 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