Search results for query: oxalate crystals

Stick to the "classic" arboricola and you should be OK.

...are good, but go easy on them too -- again Oxalic acid oxalic acid can bind chemically with certain minerals in the body, and interfere with the absorption of minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium. Can cause formation of oxalate crystals which are bad for gout, arthritis and...

He has been eating dirt, as in soil? with small white pieces of vermiculite or perlite yes? If this is the case then he could have an impaction As for the pothos does yours have light yellow almost gold or literally gold colored streaks spots and patches? If you bought it from a local store...

...for the most part is safe. However, POTHOS-Epipremnum aureum although technically non toxic they do contain noticeable levels of oxalate crystals. These crystals cause pain when eaten and it is debatable if they should be used with omnivourous species. Personally, I use pothos and have...

Carlton, thank you so much! I find it difficult to look for toxicity reports because some plants can be toxic to humans but not to animals. And, of course, I want the right information. It's a sad ordeal, because they are truly awesome plants and just right for my Thomas, but I won't put them...

...spp toxicity because something in the back of my mind was nagging at me. As a group, Alocacias can be quite toxic because of calcium oxalate crystals that can cause burning of tongue and gums if eaten. Some can cause severe skin irritation. Your cham may not bite them, but it sounds as if...

...name. Unfortunately, Schefflera actinophylla is too toxic for use with captive chameleons. This is a good example of why it helps to know the full scientific name of the plants you are looking for. Toxicity and Irritants notes: minor toxicity when eaten, dermatitis, calcium oxalate...

Further research shows the difference in toxicity between the two is negligible Unless the lizard eats significant quantities. Least of her problems. Not really, live plants improve humidity and can be digested if eaten, not so silk or plastic. Stick to live. See above.

Three yeas and a nay The first is Dracaena marginata; its safe enough, but will be damaged by animals climbing on the soft young leaves. The second one is Pachira aquatica; safe again; new leaves are also vulnerable. The third one is Zamioculcas; I can find no cases of poisoning, but is is an...

ZZ Plant Here is the results for a search on your plant, Zamioculcas (correct spelling) I have researched the plant and can not find any cases of animal poisonings in the literature. It is, however in the Aroid family, and it is very likely to have high levels of oxalic acid crystals...

What are your temperatures that you keep your crickets? 85-90F is optimal for steady growth. But like Laurie mentioned, if your buying them in lots of 1000, they will out grow what size your chameleon will need. Just buy in less quantity. You can also reduce the crickets temperatures to slow...

If it truly is harmful then we wont use it, but it says on many websites that the arboricola has the same oxalate crystals.

They do have the same crystals that is not the problem and is not what makes the Schefflera actinophylla toxic to reptiles . It is the added Toxic Principles that include Terpenoids, saponins, and insoluble oxalates. The Toxic - Terpenoids and saponins as I understand it are not a problem in...

dumb cane _Dieffenbachia_ is a stem-forming member of the Aroid family, and like most in the family, it has irritating oxalate crystals called raphides. In this genus, they are dangerously potent. The effect on the mouth and throat is immediate burning sensation, followed by swelling and even...

Perhaps she's not getting enough water and eating the pothos to compensate. pothos contains oxylates which can cause burning sensation in mouth throat etc, which might explain its disposition? :D Id suggest Not letting it eat them, stick to vegetables like buk choy etc and fruit instead...

not good This should probably be moved to the 'Enclosures and Supplies' section. Modern Anthurium hybrids are members of the Aroid family, as are pothos, Philodendrons, and taro. Most have a type of oxalic acid crystal in the leaves that cause and immediate burning sensation when bitten...

yup, another nope I concur that Spaths should not be used with a plant-eater like a veiled. All the plants in the Aroid family have oxalic acid crystals in their tissues that cause an immediate burning sensation when eaten. Spaths and pothos, don't have much of this, but spaths do have a few...

Do you think they're more toxic that pothos? My senegal doesn't eat plants so they might be ok for her but I don't think I would put them in with my veiled. But I know pothos are slightly toxic in the same way because they contain calcium oxalate crystals.

The cubes are good for hydration and that's about it. Personally I think they stink and prefer water crystals. Use fruits and veggies!!

citation please I can not find any references that suggest this plant is used in West Africa. It is native to dryer parts of East Aftrica, not Ghana. I would like to see a citation about it's use by humans. I can not find any citations of poisoning in my references. It is in the Aroid...