Gold Child Ivy

[sighkaika]

I recently bought a Hanging plant for my chameleon, it is called golden child Ivy. The place I bought it from told me it was non-toxic to dogs and cats so they assumed it was probably nontoxic for chameleons too. I was just wanting to be sure is it safe for chameleons, should I switch it out for a Swedish ivy (which I know for a fact is non-toxic)?

 

[PaisleyViolet]

Idk what that is, I wish I could be more helpful. Lol. Maybe post a picture?

 

[sighkaika]

Idk what that is, I wish I could be more helpful. Lol. Maybe post a picture?

the plant on the right

 

[ERKleRose]

Do you have a veiled that’ll try to eat it, or another type of chameleon? Not sure if it’s toxic or not, but if you have a veiled, better safe than sorry.

 

[Brodybreaux25]

Finding a lot of mixed reviews as to weather or not it’s safe so I’m going to refrain from answering right now. But better safe than sorry.

Respectfully, I see a few things in your viv that need correction. If your interested in fixing them please fill out the form below and we can walk you through it.

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[NickTide]

Schefferela is toxic to dogs and cats but not chams. Humans can eat garlic and onions but it can kill dogs. Same with grapes. Being non toxic to dogs or humans or bumble bees has nothing to do with chameleons. Sorry but unless you can ID it on the cham safe list, dont use it.

 

[PaisleyViolet]

I tried some researching but found nothing helpful about it in regards to chams either, sorry. If I were you, I'd switch it for the one that's known to be cham safe. Always better to be safe.

*Edit to second that you fill out the care sheet, the advice here is gold.

 

[DGray]

It's a 'Gold Dust' form of English ivy - Hedera helix - it's not safe.

 

[Angelwolf]

It's a 'Gold Dust' form of English ivy - Hedera helix - it's not safe.

I was going to say it looked like English ivy, which is not safe. Take it out before your veiled eats any, please!