Plants to avoid in your vivarium - Page 5

harrywitmore · #41 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 06:43 PM

I don't think this would do well in any enclosed environment. I this lack of airflow would cause a problem. The sap is most likely toxic to some level but I don't think that is the problem.

heartagramtc · #42 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 02:36 AM

well its for my chameleon, her enclosure is made of screen on 5 sides. i dont see an issue with airflow. i just need to be sure if she tries to nibble on it that she wont get poisoned. thanks all for your help!

wolfie2nd · #43 (**permalink**) 07-07-2010, 11:43 AM

I was thinking English ivy in my new viv with some green tree frogs. I think it would be nice having ivy wrapping around all the branches and climbing up the walls. What's everyones thoughts?

wolfie2nd · #44 (**permalink**) 07-07-2010, 11:45 AM

I had seen something mentioned but I think that was for plant eating reptiles

harrywitmore · #45 (**permalink**) 07-07-2010, 11:50 AM

Ivy is not a contact poison and is only a problem if ingested. It may have problems growing in a high humidity environment though.

wolfie2nd · #46 (**permalink**) 07-07-2010, 11:55 AM

Thanks for the quick reply

jason_sps · #47 (**permalink**) 10-24-2010, 11:54 PM

Is the Euphorbiaceae plants such as the Croton and Codiaeum hamful to tree frogs and newts then?

jason_sps · #48 (**permalink**) 10-25-2010, 01:40 AM

I was also wondering if any of the pitchers were harmful to tree frogs or newts? I wanted to put at least 2 in my vive just to keep the nat population down.Any info about this would be helpful. Thank you

Judy S · #49 (**permalink**) 10-25-2010, 10:56 AM

I was very interested in reading the extensive list of plants, but cannot help but wonder at some of them as being plants to avoid. Specifically some that are so generally used because of the easy access..."Pothos, Philidendron, Anubias" These and a few other are just so commonly seen in the construction threads...maybe some sort of "scale of danger" would be more helpful rather than have people ripping out certain plants...

beckdg · #50 (**permalink**) 10-26-2010, 12:11 AM

judy... i see what you're saying, but unfortunately it's just not black and white. while some plants are highly toxic to certain animals they can be food for others or just a favorite resting spot, egg laying spot or provide shade/security for others.

the only way to correctly do a complete list is to categorize them by every herp species available and re-list each specific plant that applies. as far as i know that mission has not been completed by any one source thus far. it would be a daunting task for any one individual, i'd think.