Bubblestheousaletchameleo
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Hi I’m just wondering if I would be able to use sycamore tree branches for my panther chameleons cages anyone know if I can?
Sycamore tree branches?
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Chameleoking
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Sycamore (Platanus sp.) do not have really toxic properties, and should be fine. The may have flaking bark, but that is no danger to a Jackson's; a Veiled might be tempted to nosh on those however. Also panthers occasionally have been seen eating bark
Bubblestheousaletchameleo
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So yes?
Chameleoking
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I'm not telling you not to use sycamore branches but if you choose to you will have to always watch him. He could choke on it if he Ingested any. I wouldn't take the risk
Chameleoking
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You could clean off all the bark though
Chameleoking
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Bubblestheousaletchameleo
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Alright
I do not see what the issue would be as long as it is not sap producing. The main ones I have always been told to stay away from are Pine, Eucalyptus, and cedar. I have branches that have bark. I do not strip it. It is better for gripping and more natural I feel. Veileds do not tend to chew on branches just their plants. Panthers have been known to bite their branches.
Bubblestheousaletchameleo
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Alright!
MissSkittles
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I believe I’m using sycamore branches in all of my enclosures. I just gave a little scrub with Dawn dish soap, rinsed well with the hose and sun dried. I think the patterns of the bark are interesting.
