I know Wisteria is considered "toxic" to dogs, cats, and horses. I have access to wild wisteria vines and I am wondering if anyone on here has used vines stripped of foliage in a chameleon enclosure without issue. I have searched the forums, and there have been some old posts of people using the vines but it seemed like other members quickly encouraged them to remove the vines because of toxicity concerns. I would usually err on the side of caution and not use them. However, many of the go-to chameleon plants are "toxic" to cats and dogs and are used in nearly every enclosure without issue. I'm just wondering if anyone has tested wisteria and could post their experience.
Is wisteria chameleon safe
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ASPCA:
Toxic Principles: Lectin, wisterin glycoside
Clinical Signs: Vomiting (sometimes with blood), diarrhea, depression
Poison.org:
"all parts contain the harmful chemicals lectin and wisterin, which can cause a burning sensation in the mouth, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea if swallowed."
Toxic Principles: Lectin, wisterin glycoside
Clinical Signs: Vomiting (sometimes with blood), diarrhea, depression
Poison.org:
"all parts contain the harmful chemicals lectin and wisterin, which can cause a burning sensation in the mouth, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea if swallowed."
jamest0o0
Chameleon Enthusiast
Okay so that's what's found in beans and a ton of other things, which can be problematic(we cook them away though). Assuming your cham isn't actively eating chunks of it, could be safe. Don't want to say for certain though, would depend on the levels of lectin and how much it would take to harm a cham.
snitz427
Chameleon Enthusiast
Ive read wisteria can be very toxic - especially the berries. I was originally looking into it for greenhouse/cages and found a lot of info suggesting to avoid it. Sorry, no sources as that was at least a year ago. Grapevine is a similar vining plant that is often used. Crepe Myrtle branches are somewhat similar to the larger wysteria vines (kinda twisty).
jamest0o0
Chameleon Enthusiast
Was assuming he was just using the vines to cut down and attach. I probably wouldn't want it growing. Then again, some chams won't ever bite leaves. Others will, and of course veileds.
Yes. I would cut the vines, strip all foliage, let them dry in the sun several weeks and then use them for network branches.
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