Desert Rose

[Palmdr19]

Are Desert Rose plants toxic to chameleons if they dont ingest any parts but just climb on them. The trunk has nonscratch marks from climbing on it. Thanks

 

[Multivitamins]

so the first thing when I google that is that it's poisonous ... why bother putting it in leave it next to the enclosure for looks maybe? but it best to remove it also there are several safe plant lists available in the search and site resources to help identify plants that will work best for building a safe enclosure for your chameleon

 

[MissSkittles]

Desert rose is found in Yemen (on island of Socotra) and Madagascar, however I don’t know if chameleons live in them or if they are safe. They are a more arid plant and I don’t think they’d do well with all of the water we mist into our chameleon enclosures. However, I’d be safe and just not even try it.

 

[Palmdr19]

so the first thing when I google that is that it's poisonous ... why bother putting it in leave it next to the enclosure for looks maybe? but it best to remove it also there are several safe plant lists available in the search and site resources to help identify plants that will work best for building a safe enclosure for your chameleon

Yes that makes sense. I will do that but he likes the stiff branches to climb on and always picks that one. Thanks again.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Yes that makes sense. I will do that but he likes the stiff branches to climb on and always picks that one. Thanks again.

I agree with sticking to what's known to be safe.
Here are 3 lists from reputable sources:
https://chameleonacademy.com/plants/
https://www.madcham.de/en/pflanzen-fuers-terrarium/
https://www.chameleons.info/l/safe-and-unsafe-plants/

Try Stephanotis floribunda from the second link. It's a woody climber, and also native to Madagascar.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanotis_floribunda

 

[Palmdr19]

I agree with sticking to what's known to be safe.
Here are 3 lists from reputable sources:
https://chameleonacademy.com/plants/
https://www.madcham.de/en/pflanzen-fuers-terrarium/
https://www.chameleons.info/l/safe-and-unsafe-plants/

Try Stephanotis floribunda from the second link. It's a woody climber, and also native to Madagascar.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanotis_floribunda

Thanks for the idea for the woody vine!

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Thanks for the idea for the woody vine!

There are many other excellent fast-growing vines on the lists. Pothos, Wandering Jew, and some Philodendrons. I have all 3 in my enclosure along with several "trees" (centerpiece plants) and my little guy loves & climbs on them all.

 

[Palmdr19]

There are many other excellent fast-growing vines on the lists. Pothos, Wandering Jew, and some Philodendrons. I have all 3 in my enclosure along with several "trees" (centerpiece plants) and my little guy loves & climbs on them all.

Thanks!