General Care Discussion :: feeding veggies-tomatoes

[Rosepruner]

Ok, I see on the nutrition stuff that you can occasionally feed turtles Tomatoes, but what about tomato greens? I am growing some cherry tomatoes in a hydroponic garden right next to Sam's aquarium, and I saw him munch on of the greens that was overhanging into his enclusure (the tomato plant has since been cut back after I realized Sam could get to them) He seemed to like them... but I don't know if he should eat them or not?

Also, how do you prepare tomatoes to give to your turtle? I have LOTS of cherry tomatoes that are ripening everyday, and was thinking it might a good treat to give same a little bit once in a great while but I have no idea how to offer it to him.

[octpusgirl8]

I believe the leaves of tomato plants are poisonous. How much so, i don't know. I wouldn't let him have them in any case. As far as how to feed tomatoes, i would give him a few thin slices every now and then.

[Rosepruner]

well, then it's a good thing that the plants were trimmed back! I'll have to try giving him a few thin slices one in a while then, like a monthly treat or something.