Outside tree

[Veild Cham Owner]

So I rlly want to get a tree for my little guy to hang out in outside bc he rlly enjoys it out there. I have looked at my local Home Depot and all the trees they have are over 6ft tall and over 100$, a rip off for a freaking tree. I have this little one in my back yard that I want to replant in this big pot I have have but idk if it's safe. I'm pretty sure it's a birch tree bc we have lots of them in our yard. I would put its natural dirt in it then put an inch of my leftover substrate from his old cage into the pot so if he were to eat any of the dirt, it wouldn't be to harmful. I will of corse clean it with some reptile cleaner I have. Do you think this is safe idea?

 

[Extensionofgreen]

A picture of the tree in question would help. Trees, such as peach trees and plum grow quickly and a 4-6' should be reasonably inexpensive. They have attractive foliage and respond to pruning, as well as not getting gigantic, making them more suitable to container growing, especially a purple leafed peach.

 

[Veild Cham Owner]

A picture of the tree in question would help. Trees, such as peach trees and plum grow quickly and a 4-6' should be reasonably inexpensive. They have attractive foliage and respond to pruning, as well as not getting gigantic, making them more suitable to container growing, especially a purple leafed peach.

Sorry I completely forgot to attach the picture myB

 

[Extensionofgreen]

If the bark is silvery white, it's a beech, which is safe.

 

[Veild Cham Owner]

If the bark is silvery white, it's a beech, which is safe.

Awesome!! I will replant this weekend!!

 

[Carlton]

So how are you going to prevent him leaving the tree? They can be gone in a flash...we've already heard of one loss this spring already. If you are going to use the tree regularly, you might want to get some bird netting (a woven netting fruit orchards use to keep birds from getting at the fruit) and drape it entirely over the tree and tie it securely around the trunk below. The netting comes in different mesh sizes, so make sure its small enough so your cham can't sqeeze through it. Whenever your cham is in the tree, make sure the netting is over the tree.

 

[Daypaul]

A hibiscus does really well outside in the summery months and can be purchased for around 20$ for a 4-5'. Lowe's and tractor supply have a broud selection if you have either of those in your area. If you live anywhere near a rural area and know of a wooded area and check for small grown trees and dig one up, I've been thinking of doing this for a fig tree I've seen, I haven't looked up if it's a safe plant but I'd imagine it would be. Be sure to check with the owners of the property if you think there would be a problem. Where I'm from people get small maple,oak, and pine trees growing near the sides of the roads to plant in there yards all the titime. Be sure the tree you pick is safe for chams. I sit outside by my female veiled on her tree and read for an hour a day. Good luck and good vibes to you and yours.

 

[Veild Cham Owner]

So how are you going to prevent him leaving the tree? They can be gone in a flash...we've already heard of one loss this spring already. If you are going to use the tree regularly, you might want to get some bird netting (a woven netting fruit orchards use to keep birds from getting at the fruit) and drape it entirely over the tree and tie it securely around the trunk below. The netting comes in different mesh sizes, so make sure its small enough so your cham can't sqeeze through it. Whenever your cham is in the tree, make sure the netting is over the tree.

no i was gonna stay out with him but usually when i bring him outside there is nothing for him so stand on besides my hand. I would put the tree in my driveway and sit next to the tree and watch him.

 

[Veild Cham Owner]

A hibiscus does really well outside in the summery months and can be purchased for around 20$ for a 4-5'. Lowe's and tractor supply have a broud selection if you have either of those in your area. If you live anywhere near a rural area and know of a wooded area and check for small grown trees and dig one up, I've been thinking of doing this for a fig tree I've seen, I haven't looked up if it's a safe plant but I'd imagine it would be. Be sure to check with the owners of the property if you think there would be a problem. Where I'm from people get small maple,oak, and pine trees growing near the sides of the roads to plant in there yards all the titime. Be sure the tree you pick is safe for chams. I sit outside by my female veiled on her tree and read for an hour a day. Good luck and good vibes to you and yours.

huh i never thought of looking at lowe's for a tree. Good idea!! I live in massachusetts and there are oak and maple trees everywhere lol. I dont think my landlord will have a problem digging up a tree but i will make sure it is. Thanks for the info.

 

[Veild Cham Owner]

If the bark is silvery white, it's a beech, which is safe.

So I just checked on it to make sure it was white and silvery and the bottem/ middle is but the top is brown. Is it a beech?

 

[Extensionofgreen]

Appears to be.

 

[Veild Cham Owner]

Appears to be.

ok tysm!! will definitely be planting this weekend