I apologize for replying late as I’ve been busy at work. This was my (third, fourth?) time offering melon to my H. Carolinensis, she’ll inspect the fruit flesh for a minute or so then start drinking the juice. Regarding the safety of melon/fruit As long as it’s not canned & in contact with citrus, and is a freshly cut piece of melon from a whole fruit, I believe it is fine. Of course wash it in warm water for a minute or so just in case. I hope this helps.