Unsafe Food List

**vckums** · 06-17-2007, 01:17 PM

While it is true that crabs are scavengers with a wide repertoire of foods they can eat, there
are many plants and foods that just should not be fed to a crab. The foods on this list are to
be avoided. Some are toxic, some are insect repellents or used as insecticides, and some the crabs
just won't go near, such as lemon -- lemon won't hurt them, but they certainly won't eat it.

This list, like the Edible List, will be updated regularly, so be sure to check back often.

Aconite (Monk's Hood)
African violet leaves
African daisy (Osteospermum)
Alder bark
Aloe vera (interferes with potassium absorption)
Amaryllis
American Hellebore
Anemone/Windflower
Aniseed
Avocado leaves
Azalea/Rhododendron
Bay leaves (natural insect repellent)
Bindweed
Bird of Paradise Flowers
Bluebonnet
Bottlebrush flowers
Bougainvillea
Boxwood
Buckthorn
Buttercup
Carnation leaves
Castor Bean
Catnip
Cherimoya Seeds
Chocolate/cocoa
Chrysanthemum
Cinnamon
Citrus (leaves and branches to be avoided; part of the evergreen family. The fruit is fine)
Columbine
Compost (unless 100% organic)
Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) (contains cyanogenic glucosides)
Crocus
Crown of Thorns
Cube Plant
Custard Apple (young fruit)
Cyclamen
Delphinium
Derris
Dieffenbachia
Dill
Dittany
Eucalyptus
European pennyroyal
Evergreen (pine, cedar, juniper, etc.)
Feverfew
Fleabane
Garlic
Geranium
Golden Pothos
Green hellebore
Hemlock
Holly Berries
Horsetail
Ivy (of any kind)
Juniper Berries
Kalanchoe
Larkspur seed
Laurel
Lavender
Lemon Balm (Sweet Melissa)
Lemon Grass
Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)
Mayweed
Mistletoe
Morning Glory
Mulberry leaves
Oleander
Onion
Oxeye daisy
Papaya seed
Parsley Seed (fruit)
Peace Lily
Pencil Tree Cactus
Peppermint
Philodendron
Pine or cedar wood or needles
Prickly juniper
Pride of China fruit
Prunus species trees (apricot, bitter almond, cherry, cherry laurel,
nectarine, peach, plum) Fleshy fruits are edible, everything else
contains a cyanide-like compound and is fatally toxic, including
seeds, wood, leaves, bark and flowers.
Red Emerald
Rosemary
Sago Palm
Sanseveria
Schefflera
Stargazer Lily (Lilium x Stargazer)
Sweet Flag
Tansy
Tea Tree
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora)
Thornapple
Thyme
Tobacco
Vanillin
Verbena
Vinca
Wild Angelica fruit
Wormwood
Yew
Yarrow

From: The San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Society
Compiled by

And other sourcesLast Updated ( Monday, 19 March 2007 )

keris hermies · 06-17-2007, 01:18 PM

I needed that.lol.

**vckums** · 06-17-2007, 01:23 PM

I had posted them in another thread but couldnt find it. So now it's a sticky!

TheCelticHorse · 10-14-2007, 02:23 PM

What about birch leaves?

victoria · 11-15-2007, 12:50 PM

I think your idea is great!!!

DaisyCrab · 11-15-2007, 06:18 PM

Hazel nuts? I assume they're fine, but anyone know for sure???

Briard · 11-20-2007, 12:06 AM

Does anyone know if Tillandsia (an air plant) is safe? I had the idea to put one in the tank to make a bridge between my second level and the "climbing wall" but of course Peaches (aka Piggy!) has started chowing on it. I'm hoping someone knows if it's okay for me to keep it in there!
Thanks!

daddybo · 10-15-2008, 11:28 PM

I am SO printing this one out and putting it up on the fridge! LOL

06-17-2007, 01:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
vckums Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,650	Unsafe Food List While it is true that crabs are scavengers with a wide repertoire of foods they can eat, there are many plants and foods that just should not be fed to a crab. The foods on this list are to be avoided. Some are toxic, some are insect repellents or used as insecticides, and some the crabs just won't go near, such as lemon -- lemon won't hurt them, but they certainly won't eat it. This list, like the Edible List, will be updated regularly, so be sure to check back often. Aconite (Monk's Hood) African violet leaves African daisy (Osteospermum) Alder bark Aloe vera (interferes with potassium absorption) Amaryllis American Hellebore Anemone/Windflower Aniseed Avocado leaves Azalea/Rhododendron Bay leaves (natural insect repellent) Bindweed Bird of Paradise Flowers Bluebonnet Bottlebrush flowers Bougainvillea Boxwood Buckthorn Buttercup Carnation leaves Castor Bean Catnip Cherimoya Seeds Chocolate/cocoa Chrysanthemum Cinnamon Citrus (leaves and branches to be avoided; part of the evergreen family. The fruit is fine) Columbine Compost (unless 100% organic) Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) (contains cyanogenic glucosides) Crocus Crown of Thorns Cube Plant Custard Apple (young fruit) Cyclamen Delphinium Derris Dieffenbachia Dill Dittany Eucalyptus European pennyroyal Evergreen (pine, cedar, juniper, etc.) Feverfew Fleabane Garlic Geranium Golden Pothos Green hellebore Hemlock Holly Berries Horsetail Ivy (of any kind) Juniper Berries Kalanchoe Larkspur seed Laurel Lavender Lemon Balm (Sweet Melissa) Lemon Grass Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) Mayweed Mistletoe Morning Glory Mulberry leaves Oleander Onion Oxeye daisy Papaya seed Parsley Seed (fruit) Peace Lily Pencil Tree Cactus Peppermint Philodendron Pine or cedar wood or needles Prickly juniper Pride of China fruit Prunus species trees (apricot, bitter almond, cherry, cherry laurel, nectarine, peach, plum) Fleshy fruits are edible, everything else contains a cyanide-like compound and is fatally toxic, including seeds, wood, leaves, bark and flowers. Red Emerald Rosemary Sago Palm Sanseveria Schefflera Stargazer Lily (Lilium x Stargazer) Sweet Flag Tansy Tea Tree Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) Thornapple Thyme Tobacco Vanillin Verbena Vinca Wild Angelica fruit Wormwood Yew Yarrow From: The San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Society Compiled by And other sourcesLast Updated ( Monday, 19 March 2007 ) __________________ Vicki 100% Organic Hermit Crab Food www.hermitcrabaddictionstore.com

06-17-2007, 01:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
keris hermies "Third Molt In Progress" Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois. Posts: 878	Re: Unsafe Food List I needed that.lol. __________________ Please visit my site hermie care site: www.freewebs.com/kerishermies Proud owner of 9 PP's:Bubbles,Skittles,Rojo,Spike,Speedy,Sandy,Coral,Special Ed, & Junior.

06-17-2007, 01:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
vckums Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,650	Re: Unsafe Food List I had posted them in another thread but couldnt find it. So now it's a sticky! __________________ Vicki 100% Organic Hermit Crab Food www.hermitcrabaddictionstore.com

10-14-2007, 02:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheCelticHorse Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 16	Re: Unsafe Food List What about birch leaves?

11-15-2007, 12:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
victoria "First Molt In Progress" Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 152	Re: Unsafe Food List I think your idea is great!!!

11-15-2007, 06:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
DaisyCrab (Small Crab) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 327	Re: Unsafe Food List Hazel nuts? I assume they're fine, but anyone know for sure??? __________________ Bigs Tank:Daisy, Georgina, Jay-Jay, Brat, Martha & Hogan Smalls Tank:Casper, Robby, Carrie, Lucky, Tessa & Phoebe, Felix & Molly

11-20-2007, 12:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Briard (Micro Crab) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 99	Re: Unsafe Food List Does anyone know if Tillandsia (an air plant) is safe? I had the idea to put one in the tank to make a bridge between my second level and the "climbing wall" but of course Peaches (aka Piggy!) has started chowing on it. I'm hoping someone knows if it's okay for me to keep it in there! Thanks!

10-15-2008, 11:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
daddybo Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 13	Re: Unsafe Food List I am SO printing this one out and putting it up on the fridge! LOL __________________ Cindy Proud Mom to Brutus, Woody, Sandy, Master Chief, and Carly

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