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You should tell them to just get rid of the plants. For example, the syngonium plant is packed with calcium oxalate crystals which can cause swelling of the lips and tongue. If not treated soon, the symptoms can progressively worsen and lead to a closing of the throat. Theres no reason to be...

Through out the day when I am home I don't see any different bites in the plants. I have only seen him atleast bite at a leaf 2-3times. No other leaf as change for awhile. I do hang mustard greens but he doesn't seem to notice them and they just dry up. Any suggestions on that?

Pothos contains crystal oxallates that blocked calcium absorption. again, I have used pothos with great success.. but, that is also due to the fact that my panthers have never obsessively munched the leaves. Use your best judgment. If he start eating them too much, it is best to take them...

...Scientific Names: Brassaia actinophylla Family: Araliaceae Toxicity: Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Dogs Toxic Principles: Calcium oxalate crystals Clinical Signs: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing...

The difference is Schefflera actinophylla (umbrella tree, octopus tree) Contains calcium oxalate crystals, like the Araceae (though it is in the Araliaceae instead), and causes similar irritation, swelling, pain, etc. There is also an allergen which can cause rashes and blistering. Another...

Oxalates: The juice or sap of these plants contains oxalate crystals. These needle-shaped crystals can irritate the skin, mouth, tongue, and throat, resulting in throat swelling, breathing difficulties, burning pain, and stomach upset. Call the Poison Control Center or your doctor if any of...

If you can be sure the dandelion grows in pesticide free area.. sure why not? otherwise, you can always get them at organic store or Korean Market. Dandelions are quite the healthiest of the bunch. As far as Pothos goes, I am a bit more cautious in my way of caring for chameleons. Pothos does...

DIRECTLY FROM ASPCA WEBSITE: Schefflera Plants "I recently received a Schefflera arboricola plant as a gift. Are all schefflera plants poisonous to cats and dogs? —Amanda C. Plants of the genus Schefflera contain fine, needle-like calcium oxylate crystals within the plant cells. If...

is it squishy? it almost looks like a bit of shed stuck there... maybe came into contact with oxalate crystals from plants, what kind of plants are you using?

The Broccoli calcuim thing is confusing! http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/119293677/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0 http://www.all-creatures.org/fact/fact-20080509.shtml...

I can offer you first hand experience on some of those questions. Broccoli is a no for gutload. It has oxalates which block certain vitamins getting though. Calcium, I believe, someone else should confirm that. Personally to gutload my supers and crix, I use cricketcrack from SSimsswiSS...

pothos are known to have oxalate crystals... think of it as a kind of sap that usually forma and drips off the underside of the leaves. if you do not regularly wash the plants, there is a higher chance of contact. eating the plants can be fatal, and touching the "sap" can actually burn you. it...

I keep mine, warm, dry & clean. I take the poop out. This is my setup, they almost finished the veggies. I haven't cleaned it out yet. I don't put a lid and the sides have aluminum screening glued to it. I keep the container in the living room at room temp. Well it's been hot here lately so the...

...or diarrhea. If ingested, call the Poison Control Center or your doctor. Oxalates: The juice or sap of these plants contains oxalate crystals. These needle-shaped crystals can irritate the skin, mouth, tongue, and throat, resulting in throat swelling, breathing difficulties, burning pain, and...

poinsettia and dieffenbachia toxicity While Dieffenbachia sp are poisonous, their poison is due to calcium oxalate crystals, which cause mechanical irritation to the mucous membranes when the plan is chewed and swallowed. Clinical signs typically consist of hypersalivation, vomiting, and...

...biggest confusion you may be having is the difference between a plant that has oxalates, and a plant containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. As I understand it, (and I'll have to go back to my toxicology notes to confirm this) plants that contain oxalates have 3 potential problems-2...

Ficus contains calcium oxalate crystals which when ingested (or gotten into the eyes) can cause irritation and organ damage. However, this is a defense meant to protect against insects and presumabley doesn't affect chameleons too severely because of the size difference. Still, if I was the...

...or heart leaved Philodendron, but I would remove it if it is philodendron, they're in the Araceae family and contain calcium oxalate crystals that can burn. I'd replace it with some pothos and draceana, both non-toxic. Other than that, I would say add a lot more vines and sticks (chameleon...

Hi... perhaps it is the peace lily. They are considered mildly to moderately toxic because of the high levels of calcium oxalate crystals. Pothos have them too, but it is my understanding it is a lower level. You might want to consider changing out the plant to a safe one. If she is eating...