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 #1752670


WolfBane
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 Safe Plants?

Hello!

I have a Red Eared Slider, who’s not really all that big. He’s still a baby, but I set him up an outdoor habitat in a kiddie pool that I thought he would much prefer to swim in and to have all that extra space for how small he is now. Right now, the pool kinda looks plain and I was wondering if there were certain type of water plants that are poisonious to them? And if there are some, what are they? I think Mr. Turtle would be much happier in an environment that is well vegetated (that even a word? o.O) So, if anyone can help out, it would be muchly appreciated!

<3 Aussie
06/05/08  02:59pm

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Mobcity
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   Message To: WolfBane   In reference to Message Id: 1752670


 Safe Plants?

i think you could use any water plants but i had some and my tutle ended up destroying them............
06/05/08  07:04pm

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WolfBane
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   Message To: Mobcity   In reference to Message Id: 1752874


 Safe Plants?

I’m fine with that as long as they don’t kill him.
06/05/08  09:06pm

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Gottee guy
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   Message To: WolfBane   In reference to Message Id: 1753003


 Safe Plants?

go to the nearest petstore and ask about edible,nonpoisonous water plants. i put spider plants on the sides of the pond and he likes to hide in them after basking.
06/05/08  10:21pm

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Turtlemom
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   Message To: Gottee guy   In reference to Message Id: 1753059


 Safe Plants?

Most aquatic plants are OK. Just be careful, Some plants sold as aquatic really aren’t. If it looks like something your mom has in the window it probably is the same thing. And some house plants aren’t good.

Water sprite would be good for a pond, it grows both rooted and floating, is very hardy and my turtle loves it. Mine prefers soft leafed plants like monywort etc... She’s not really fond of swords or crypts. Elodea would work but I find it too messy.
06/07/08  12:33am


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