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From my understanding, philodendrons basically have the same toxin as pothos; oxalate crystals. I have heard philodendrons’ are more potent though… what kind of chameleon?

Veiled. So are philodendrons not safe? Are pothos technically not safe?

...for example, also do not have issues with pothos. It would make sense that they’d be resistant considering most plants in the wild have some form of toxin. I still can’t say for sure how they’d handle philodendrons with a higher dose of the oxalate crystals… probably best to hold off with a...

I use philodendron same as I use pothos with no issue. The reason it’s listed as toxic is the same as for pothos - both contain calcium oxalates crystals. If eaten by my cat, it’s supposed to cause her GI upset (it doesn’t stop her from eating them though). I’ve found that my veileds didn’t seem...

I don’t believe the philodendron would be the toxic plant. I have been using heart leaf philodendron with my chameleons with no issues. The reason for it being considered toxic is calcium oxalates crystals, which are the same that pothos has. The crystals can be a gastrointestinal irritant. The...

I use heart leaf philodendron in my veiled enclosures just as much as pothos. Both are ‘toxic’ to pets in that they have calcium oxalates crystals. If my cat nibbles one, she’s supposed to get GI irritation. It doesn’t stop her from constantly trying to eat my back up plants. Usually oxalates...

My girl has been eating her philodendron :(

Pothos (and philodendrons) have calcium oxalates crystals, which are irritating to the GI tract when cats and dogs eat them. It’s never stopped my cats though and it obviously has no effect on chameleons. I haven’t looked up the toxicity characteristics for the other plants which we use and are...

It’s important to know what it is exactly that makes the plant toxic. For pothos it’s calcium oxalates crystals. These can be irritating to the digestive tract, which is usually the reason it’s put on toxic plant lists. (Hope I‘ve got this next part correct.) While oxalates can bind to calcium...

This is what I’m afraid of. I didn’t think it was the philodendron as they’re so closely related to the pothos but I had no idea the dewdrop was so toxic and believe it to be the culprit. A call to animal poison control is a great idea. I forgot about them!

very good point. I also know by personal experience that calcium crystals causes psuedogout. Which is exactly the same as gout. The crystals get into the senovial fluid in the joints and causes the same reaction as uric acid crystals. Its also treated the same way. The kidney is responsble for...

Ok, that's really interesting to know. My girl is an avid plant eater. Thank you for sharing!

Usually in the case I’ve seen here when a chameleon starts grabbing at it’s own legs and is uncoordinated, it’s a neurological sign and usually accompanies problems related to not enough or too much vitamin D3. You haven’t had him long enough and after checking out your breeder’s site and from...

As for philodendron, you are correct that the primary toxic component of this plant is calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause irritation and swelling of the mouth and throat if ingested. While philodendron is not typically lethal to animals if ingested in small amounts, it can cause...

I’ll be putting my feedback in bold and be splitting this into two parts. :) Chameleon Info: Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? Veiled 5 months old, male. Been in our care 2 months Handling - How often do you handle your...

Thank you for all of your help and advice! I did give him some reptivite to get him some vitamin D (breeder guidance) because the rephasy calcium with low D will take over a week to arrive. He IS starting to figure out how to unlatch himself. Yes, King Chams has been wonderful and supportive...

...When I lived in Florida I was like ten and my cousin and I ran around her backyard and trekked through elephant ears and we’d tear them down and run around with them wacking each other with them and our hands would always get super super super itchy, I know now it was the Calcium Oxalate...

I’ll put my feedback in bold and break this into two parts. :) Chameleon Info: Your Chameleon - female veiled chameleon, owned for about a month so far. Not sure exact age but I trust your estimation to be around 3-4 months :) Handling - infrequently, and only when she allows it. She's...

Thank you both! I hadn't realized that about the Exo Terra vines, thank you for letting me know! I've got golden pothos and some type of philodendron hybrid (I forget the name, berry something?) but they're still a little small and won't provide much cover. Do you think I should still remove the...

You'd have to use the seeds to get any "trippy" properties....and youd have to consume a mass quantity to get any LSA ( a derivative of LSD)..... so you wouldnt end up with a "high" cham. like stated above, it's a viracious grower, which means it can and will take over/strangle other plants by...