Anisa.corp
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I just bought a english ivy plant for my chameleon and I wasnt 100% sure if it is safe for chameleons so I was wondering if anyone knows if this is a safe plant for chameleons or not
Ivy plant
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I would not use it... If you have a veiled he will eat it. Here is a list of "safe" plants. The ones that are veiled tested are marked https://chameleonacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Chameleon-Plants-122819.pdf
GoodKarma19
Chameleon Enthusiast
I would avoid ivy in general.
Hedera helix is known to produce irritating sap, as well as possibly causing neurological and/or gastrointestinal issues if consumed. Even if it's not eaten directly by the reptile, I've heard stories of feeders eating ivy and then poisoning the animal when eaten. These are largely anecdotal accounts, but it's not something I'm comfortable risking... and I'm the crazy person that uses all sorts of untested plants!
Hedera helix is known to produce irritating sap, as well as possibly causing neurological and/or gastrointestinal issues if consumed. Even if it's not eaten directly by the reptile, I've heard stories of feeders eating ivy and then poisoning the animal when eaten. These are largely anecdotal accounts, but it's not something I'm comfortable risking... and I'm the crazy person that uses all sorts of untested plants!
jamest0o0
Chameleon Enthusiast
I was reading that some people even have reactions to touching it. Can cause determitis/blistering. I guess similar to a poison ivy rash outbreak?
Yeah I'm very lenient with my plant use as well, but this may be one best avoided.
Pickle-cham
Chameleon Enthusiast
Yeah I'm one of those people that react to ivy it gives me itchy pink skin nit a good look
