quattlebaum12194
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do you think its better for the chameleon to have live plants or artificial, also what is a good plant that will fill up empty space in the enclosure
Live or Artificial plants?
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quattlebaum12194
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Everyone keeps saying pothos but i thought that pothos were harmful to chmeleons
quattlebaum12194
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i heard that pothos are dangerous to chameleons, but thats what everone is recomending, P.S where should i buy them at
They do contain some compounds that are not good for them but thousands of veileds with pothos later no obvious problems have occurred. I say pothos because it is an inexpensive easy plant to grow and takes a beating. Most home improvement stores and even Walmart has them.
You can wait for veiled owners to chime in with their favorites.
You can wait for veiled owners to chime in with their favorites.
quattlebaum12194
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ok thanks i was just making sure
Andrew1283
Chameleon Enthusiast
I am a new chameleon owner and initially believed fake plants were more sanitary since I could remove them and periodically steam clean them. But I have since moved to live plants and appreciate that not only are live plants more sanity (just cut away a leaf with a poop on it) they also keep up humidity and hold water droplets better during misting.
Andrew1283
Chameleon Enthusiast
Also the term, “toxic” is relative. Caffeine and alcohol are both toxic at certain levels but we still use them. A few trillion cups of coffee and beers later and we have a pretty good grasp on what will make us sick or kill us. Toxicity really depends on the health of the individual and the level of the toxins they ingest. Same with chameleons. Lots of chameleons are in enclosures with pothos plants and have no reported issues so that’s how we know it’s safe. Give them a nice hanging plant and they will be happy!
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
Your choice of course, but not really necessary unless you're treating for coccidia.
Most falls to the floor in my enclosure, so I pick it up and follow with a spritzing of
https://www.chewy.com/natures-miracle-small-animal-cage/dp/191402
On plants, I remove the
and wipe with a PT moistened with same.Some use alcohol or peroxide. With alcohol, I'd remove the tenant temporarily due to fumes.
For safe plants and how to fill up an enclosure, see https://chameleonacademy.com/plants/
Note those that are "Veiled Tested" (includes Golden Pothos).
