| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 11/02/2009 : 22:43:59
Below is a comprehensive list of what live plants were believed to be toxic to reptiles.
If anyone believes there are any missing or need moving, then message a mod and we'll shift it. 
A vast amount of these were copied, With Permission, from:
CAL ZOO’S REFERENCE SHEET™
TOXIC VEGETATION
When setting up a reptile or amphibian enclosure, not only do you need to know what plants will survive in a given set-up, but will your animals
survive if they happen to eat them? You should also be aware some fruits, vegetables or their parts may also be toxic. To determine which plants
will fare well in your enclosure, consult your neighbourhood garden centre. Once you have a list of plants you know will survive, check them against
this list. These are the most common toxic plants known. There may be other toxic plants available at your local garden centre which are not listed
here. If you are in doubt as to whether a certain plant is toxic or not, please consult your local garden centre or visit your local library. All plant parts
are toxic unless otherwise noted.
Acokanthera, fruit & flowers
Aconite, roots, flowers & leaves
Amaryllis
Amsinckia
Anemone
Angel Trumpet Tree, flowers & leaves
Apple seeds
Apricot seeds
Atropa Belladonna
Autumn Crocus, bulbs
Avacado, seed & foliage
Azalea
Baneberry, berries, roots & foliage
Beach Pea
Betal Nut Palm
Bird of Paradise
Bittersweet, berries
Black Locust, bark, sprouts & foliage
Bleeding Heart, roots & foliage
Bloodroot
Bluebonnet
Bottlebrush, flowers
Boxwood
Buckeye Horse Chestnut, sprouts & nuts
Buttercup
Caladium
Calla lily
Cardinal Flower
Carolina Jessamine, flowers, leaves & sap
Casava, roots
Castor Bean, seeds
Cedar
Cherry Laurel
Cherry seeds , twigs & foliage
China Berry Tree, berries
Christmas Berry, berries
Christmas Cactus
Christmas Rose
Columbine
Common Privet, berries & leaves
Coral Plant
Crocus, bulbs
Croton
Cyclamen
Daffodil, bulbs
Daphne, berries
Deadly Nightshade
Death Camus
Delphinium
Destroying Angel
Dieffenbachia
Dogwood, fruit
Eggplant
Elderberry, leaves, shoots & bark
Elephant Ears, stems & leaves
English Ivy, berries
Euphobia, leaves & flowers
Fiddle Neck
Flase Heliebore
Fly Agaric
Four O’clock
Foxglove
Gelsemium
Golden Chain, seeds & pod
Heliebore
Hemlock Roots
Henbane
Holly, leaves & berries
Horsetail Reed
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Impatiensiris
Iris, underground stems
Ivy
Jack-in-the-Pulpit, root
Jasmine
Jassamine, berries
Jatropha, seeds & oil
Jerusalem Cherry, fruit & leaves
Jimson Weed
Johnson Grass, wilted
Lambkill, leaves
Lantana Camara, green berries
Larkspur, foliage & roots
Laurel
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lobelia
Locoweed
Locust
Lupine, seeds
Machineel
Marijuana
May apple
Mescal
Milkweed
Mistletoe, berries
Moccasin Flower
Mock Orange
Monkshood, foliage & roots
Moonseed, berries
Morning Glory
Mountain Laurel, leaves & shoots
Mushroom
Narcissus
Natal Cherry, berries
Nectarine seeds
Nictiana, leaves
Nightshades
Oak, foliage & acorn
Oleander, foliage
Peach seeds
Pear seeds
Pennvroval
Peony
Periwinkle
Peyote
Philodendron, leaves & sap
Pine
Pinks
Plum seeds
Pointsettia, leaves & sap
Poison Hemlock
Poison Ivy
Poison Oak
Poison Sumac
Pokeberry, roots
Pokeweed, roots
Poppy (except California Poppy)
Potato, uncooked sprouts & foliage
Privet, leaves & fruit
Ranunculus
Redwood
Rhododendron
Rhubarb, uncooked foliage & stem
Rosary Pea, seeds
Rosemary, leaves of some varieties
Russian Thistle
Sage, leaves of some varieties
Salmonberry
Scarlet Pimpernel
Scotch Broom, seeds
Senecio
Skunk Cabbage, roots
Snapdragon
Spanish Bayonet
Squirrel Corn
Star of Bethlehem
Stranomium
Sudan Grass
Sundew
Sweet Pea, stems
Tansy
Taro, stems & leaves
Tarweed
Tiger Lily
Toad Flax
Toadstool
Tobacco
Tomato, vines & foliage
Toyon Berry
Tree of Heaven
Trillium
Trumpet Vine
Tulip Bulbs
Venus Flytrap
Verbena
Vetch
Virginia Creeper
Water Hemlock
Wild Black Cherry, withered leaves
Wild Parsnip
Wisteria, seeds & pods
Yellow Jasmine
Yellow Oleander
Yellow Star Thistle
Yew, foliage & berries
PLANTS GENERALLY
REGARDED AS SAFE
African Violet
Aloe Vera
Aster
Baby Tears
Bird’s Nest Fern
Bromelaids
Coleus
Corn Plant
Emerald Ripple
Ficus
Geranium
Grass, (grown from seed)
Hens & Chicks
Hibiscus
Impatiens
Jade Plants
Marigold
Painted Nettle
Palms
Prayer Plant
Spider Plant
Swedish Ivy
Sweet Alyssum
Umbrella Plant
Wandering Jew
Wax Plant
Zebra Plant
Zinnias
© California Zoological Supply 1996 Reference Sheet #1106
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| 20 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| stotty01 |
Posted - 09/02/2013 : 13:16:16
it says about apple seeds being toxic, but is apple wood itself toxic? |
| ScalySituation |
Posted - 08/06/2012 : 21:40:45
a nice little impatiens garden would look nice :) |
| tk72 |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 20:11:41
What about silver birch? Chopping down a tree in our garden so will have loads of branches. Be a shame to waste them. |
| Ninja Girl |
Posted - 15/04/2012 : 16:27:17
Good advice, thanks now i know what is good and what is not |
| lotabob |
Posted - 24/01/2012 : 18:46:46
I dont think its toxic but I think the sap can be an irritant. I wouldn't use it. Check out Dunelm Mill, they have some lovely fake Ivy its a few quid for a meter or so. |
| aaronvass |
Posted - 24/01/2012 : 18:19:40
does any one know if Variegated-ivy is ok to use |
| Crackerly |
Posted - 15/07/2011 : 17:45:39
quote:
Originally posted by Kehhlyr
Obviously stil don't take that as complete gospel, I am no expert in what woods can and can't cause issues with reptiles.
I'm going from my experience with using woods that are classed as toxic to reptiles.
Don't worry I won't but it will be in airing cuboard for ages because I haven't built the viv yet so it will be dried out thoroughly I think deep down I knew it would be ok just needed a second opinion! Thanks!! |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 15/07/2011 : 16:26:51
Obviously stil don't take that as complete gospel, I am no expert in what woods can and can't cause issues with reptiles.
I'm going from my experience with using woods that are classed as toxic to reptiles. |
| Crackerly |
Posted - 15/07/2011 : 13:40:16
quote:
Originally posted by Kehhlyr
Generally it's the oils or saps that come from it that can cause issues, and again the risk is great for animals that may try to eat any of the foliage as well.
If it's well dried out and well cleaned/disinfected then I wouldn't have thought it'd cause an issue.
Thanks that's what I needed to hear! |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 15/07/2011 : 01:34:55
Generally it's the oils or saps that come from it that can cause issues, and again the risk is great for animals that may try to eat any of the foliage as well.
If it's well dried out and well cleaned/disinfected then I wouldn't have thought it'd cause an issue. |
| Crackerly |
Posted - 14/07/2011 : 23:27:34
Noooooooooo spent all day cleaning up some fruit tree wood ie elderberry and now i find its toxic. 
Soaking in chlorine solution weak.
Please let me know if safe or not although I spent a lot of time I'm not going to risk my snake. It does say leaves, shoots and bark and all those have been removed!!! Sanded smooth!!! |
| kopite_di |
Posted - 08/05/2011 : 16:07:43
:) thanks cos I'm really lazy and if i can buy ready made rather than actually go looking all the better ;) xx |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 08/05/2011 : 16:00:22
A few rep shops have 'pre-prepared' logs and bits of wood.
But with all stuff from a rep shop, I'd give it a disinfect just in case before using it. |
| kopite_di |
Posted - 08/05/2011 : 15:27:35
Can you buy ready made logs etc ? |
| Wendy |
Posted - 20/03/2011 : 23:06:01
quote:
Originally posted by Kehhlyr
[quote]Originally posted by Ninja
Damn, Marijuana is poisonous? Wouldnt have minded growing it with my CS :( ... :p
Then grow it in a nice heated and lit greenhouse like I do then.  .
Much more space in one of those.
Haha now I know why neighbours were asking questions, my tortoises use the greenhouse for shelter, and after and before hibernation, and until the natural temps get high enough for them they have uvb heating bulbs installed, :-) |
| hiper2009 |
Posted - 20/03/2011 : 17:58:24
Great post Kehhlyr. |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 22:53:38
As with most reptile based stuff, it's generic for ALL reptiles, not specific ones.
The info about the foliage being toxic would affect plant eating lizards AND meat eating snakes, but has a much lower chance of causing illness with a snake because they don't eat green stuff as part of their staple diet. |
| hillzi |
Posted - 03/07/2010 : 23:29:09
Google isn't always right though. |
| n/a |
Posted - 03/07/2010 : 23:07:19
It would be a good idea to make this a sticky great info personally ive got plastic plants better save than sorry but it has opened my eyes on more plants to use though, all my branches in the snake tanks are from my pear and plum tree in my garden so I know they are safe |
| Sta~ple |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 16:59:52
Google says: Coffee. I have seen Bamboo ones though but they are in a different shape.
http://www.peregrine-livefoods.co.uk/Hardware/java_wood_products.htm |
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