Mint leaves?

Blaze · 19-04-2007, 10:33 AM

I have alot of Mint growing in the garden, Smells wonderful! Is it okay to leave it growing as it is, or do I need to section this off from my little one?

Is it at all toxic, or is he okay to have a nibble?

19-04-2007, 03:42 PM

Hi there blaze, i think mint leaves aren't too good for tortoises...
so i suggest to be safe just section it off or take it out and put it somewhere else

piglet · 19-04-2007, 04:51 PM

Mint is a Lamium( nettle family ) and is safe to leave but its pungent flavour will often be ignored

D

leggy · 19-04-2007, 06:01 PM

Would mint be good to use for shade then

Ive been looking for plants to use for shade

Blaze · 19-04-2007, 06:19 PM

Okay Thanks!

I just wanted to know since he seems to be a keen nibbler!

19-04-2007, 06:20 PM

As Darren has said..mint is fine in an ensloure and would be safe to use for a shelter - it probably wont get eaten either

leggy · 19-04-2007, 07:45 PM

Great im off to dig some up

19-04-2007, 10:33 AM	#1
Blaze Member Hatched Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Andover, Hampshire. Posts: 465	Mint leaves? I have alot of Mint growing in the garden, Smells wonderful! Is it okay to leave it growing as it is, or do I need to section this off from my little one? Is it at all toxic, or is he okay to have a nibble? __________________ Zoe xx R.I.P Stompie.

19-04-2007, 04:51 PM	#3
piglet Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,976	Mint is a Lamium( nettle family ) and is safe to leave but its pungent flavour will often be ignored D __________________ 17 years old 25 years ago

19-04-2007, 06:19 PM	#5
Blaze Member Hatched Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Andover, Hampshire. Posts: 465	Okay Thanks! I just wanted to know since he seems to be a keen nibbler! __________________ Zoe xx R.I.P Stompie.

19-04-2007, 03:42 PM	#2
Cpx Guest Posts: n/a	Hi there blaze, i think mint leaves aren't too good for tortoises... so i suggest to be safe just section it off or take it out and put it somewhere else

19-04-2007, 06:01 PM	#4
leggy Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: FOD GLOUCSTERSHIRE Posts: 1,543	Would mint be good to use for shade then Ive been looking for plants to use for shade

19-04-2007, 06:20 PM	#6
Glitter Guest Posts: n/a	As Darren has said..mint is fine in an ensloure and would be safe to use for a shelter - it probably wont get eaten either

19-04-2007, 07:45 PM	#7
leggy Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: FOD GLOUCSTERSHIRE Posts: 1,543	Great im off to dig some up

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