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Can tortoises, bearded dragons & iguanas eat rhubarb leaf?

Rheum rhabarbarum

RatingNever feed

Toxic or risky compounds — do not feed

By species

Tortoises×Do not feedHigh (excess oxalates, kidney toxicity)

Bearded dragons×Do not feedHigh (excess oxalates, kidney toxicity)

Iguanas×Do not feedHigh (excess oxalates, kidney toxicity)

Nutrients at a glance

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Ca:P trend —
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Toxicity: high (excess oxalates, kidney toxicity)

How to feed

Part fed: leaves
Prep: absolutely never feed the leaves

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Ratings come from REPLA's food plant database (200 plants) and are a general guide. Where nutrient values are not confirmed, we show whether they tend to be high or low. If your animal seems unwell, see a reptile vet.

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