mountain laurel branches & chameleons?

[fullmonti]

We live out in the country near a creek with lots of mountain laurels. They have some really nice curvy branches with fine textured bark. I know the leaves are a no go but is there any reason why you couldn't use the branches in a chameleon cage?

Thanks for any info you can offer
Jim

 

[CarlC]

I'm not positive but I think the whole plant is toxic. I prefer grapevines. With some searching it is not hard to find growing in disturbed area's of forests.

Carl

 

[fullmonti]

I was thinking, it's winter & the sap in down in the roots so branches should be pretty much just wood at this point. Anyone know for sure one way or the other?

 

[deerharvester]

Mountain laurel is the same as rhododendrons, which i believe is toxic and not a safe plant.

Scott

 

[nick barta]

Another great option is "wild" ivy, the vines get to be several inches in diameter. I use the term wild, but neighbors regularly don't mind if you ask them to thin out their patch.

CHEERS!

Nick

 

[deerharvester]

I believe nick is talking about English ivy. If you go the ivy route which is also an excellent option, make sure not to use the ivy that branches out off of the main vines. That is poison ivy, which you will still get even though it doesn't have it's leaves at the moment.

Scott

 

[fullmonti]

I understand these are not safe plants but I'm just talking about a dead branch, no leaves or life. Just curious, how would a dead branch be harmful?