Safe Plant?

[flaminglazer72]

I've had this palm tree in the enclosure ever since I've had Drax. I've just now moved it up closer to where he hangs out a lot. And almost right away he is trying to eat it. I'm almost positive it is a majesty palm. But i just want to make sure its ok if they eat it.

 

[flaminglazer72]

I've had this palm tree in the enclosure ever since I've had Drax. I've just now moved it up closer to where he hangs out a lot. And almost right away he is trying to eat it. I'm almost positive it is a majesty palm. But i just want to make sure its ok if they eat it.

Heres a pic of the plant

 

[DaChameleonKing]

I would check if its toxic or not

 

[flaminglazer72]

I found from the ASPCA the plant's "family" is Aracaceae and i found on alother site that the species of palm is safe. http://www.lllreptile.com/articles/2-list-of-nontoxic-plants-for-your-terrarium

 

[DaChameleonKing]

Okay then I think it's fine

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

I have used them in the past, it is a safe plant for chameleons.

 

[Leo Chance]

Heres a pic of the plant View attachment 147768

This is one of palms that is refered to as a 'parlor palm', it is not poisonous.

 

[flaminglazer72]

I just saw him try to eat some of the soil. I don't think there's chemicals in it but its the same sol that came with the plant.

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

I put river rock over the dirt. Locks big enough not to fit in a adult chameleon mouth! Then he can't get to the dirt!

 

[flaminglazer72]

I put river rock over the dirt. Locks big enough not to fit in a adult chameleon mouth! Then he can't get to the dirt!

Smart. I'll try that asap

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

Make sure the rocks are big! I have seen posts of chameleons dying from swallowing locks!

 

[flaminglazer72]

Make sure the rocks are big! I have seen posts of chameleons dying from swallowing locks!

gotcha! what can I do in the meantime to prevent him from eating soil. Since I dont have rocks yet

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

Any rocks will do, they do not have to be round and colorful to be functional. As long as they are clean and chemical free!

 

[Leo Chance]

I just saw him try to eat some of the soil. I don't think there's chemicals in it but its the same sol that came with the plant.

You can always put a little bit of soil on top of the container soil. Generally speaking there is a good chance that fertilizer has been added to any commercially available nursery stock. Our Jacksons seem intrigued by the soil, but I have never seen them eat it. The idea of inch to inch and a half river rocks should work. In our Panther cages we use 6 inch by 8 inch sponges to cover the soil, that works well.