milk weed?

Laurie LeAnn · Post by **Laurie LeAnn** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:59 am

why do I think I remember reading somewhere that crabs can eat milk weeds? so can they?

Crabber85 · Post by **Crabber85** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:01 am

@Laurie, from what I've read and understand milk weed is actually toxic to humans, most birds and insects so I would think it would be harmful to hermitcrabs as well.

Laurie LeAnn · Post by **Laurie LeAnn** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:19 am

k thanks.. well off to find some more weeds while Im walking

Theodora · Post by **Theodora** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:27 am

Hm.... I heard it was safe!? :/ And Nightshade is poisonous to us, yet crabs like it

haha.

jenok · Post by **jenok** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:36 am

I wouldn't even if it was ok for them. I simply wouldn't want a plant in the house that could harm someone or a pet in the household. You might know its not ok for people but what about a child comes in and wants to test it or touches it then doesn't wash and it gets in their eyes or mouth. Just my opinion

Crabber85 · Post by **Crabber85** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 7:10 am

Milk weed is toxic but Milk Thistle and more importantly the flowers are safe and very much appreciated by our hermitcrabs.FYI, I couldn't find Milk Weed listed anywhere as being safe for hermitcrabs only Milk Thistle.Hope this helps.

beka · Post by **beka** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 3:38 am

good to know on the milk thistle flowers. i have asked in the past but didn't get a confirmed answer. so how do we serve the flower? just torn up i would guess?

Crabber85 · Post by **Crabber85** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 5:19 am

@beka, since I've never offered milk thistle flowers I don't know if there is a certain way to offer them or not.

Tongue Flicker · Post by **Tongue Flicker** » Sun Nov 03, 2013 4:27 pm

Milkweeds are indeed toxic to a great majority of animals unless you're a caterpillar.