Lemon Tree

[purplebiotch]

Do y'all think that it would be ok to keep a lemon tree in my chameleons habitat?

edit::
Also what about Ruby Red Grapefruit Trees?

 

[dom1959]

someone else will have a better answer,
i don't find it on the safe plant list tho.

 

[purplebiotch]

Yea neither did I but I didn't find it on any of the "DO NOT USE!" Plant lists either, so thats why I ask

 

[Sinfulintent]

I'm not sure about this either, but I know orange trees have those little spikes do lemons have them to?

 

[purplebiotch]

I know for sure some of them do but i dont think that the Meyer Lemon Tree does...

 

[purplebiotch]

Please Can someone help???

 

[chameleoman]

I wouldn't risk it just cause the citrus leaves could possibly irritate the throat or possibly his skin. For instance my cousin is allergic to citrus leaves. But when she touches it that part of the skin just temporarily turns like a grey color. BUT i do not have an exact answer for you sorry

 

[purplebiotch]

Hmmm ok anyone else? I've wanted to have a lemon tree sense I was 6! Lol!

 

[kgallego]

I'm not sure about this either, but I know orange trees have those little spikes do lemons have them to?

I wouldn't risk it just cause the citrus leaves could possibly irritate the throat or possibly his skin. For instance my cousin is allergic to citrus leaves. But when she touches it that part of the skin just temporarily turns like a grey color. BUT i do not have an exact answer for you sorry

Do y'all think that it would be ok to keep a lemon tree in my chameleons habitat?

Here's a great big IMO from me:

I see this subject kicked around alot (safe plant). How many plants are really not safe? I mean, realistically, the majority of every day plants are probably just fine. Especially considering that most chameleon species don't eat plants.

There are millions of safe plant species out there, most of which are not on the safe plant list. I'm sure that if someone looks hard enough then they'd be able to find something contained in every plant species that can be harmful to cham's.

I'd be willing to bet a lemon tree would be just fine. Even if they have spikes. Keep in mind, most chameleon species live in bushes, many of which are full of spikes and spines, and probably slightly toxic leaves.

I've never had a problem with any plant I've tried, but a good practice would be to not force your chameleon to stay in that plant alone. Give them enough room to get off of it and go on another one. If they show health problems or avoid the lemon tree completely, then it might be a sign that something is wrong.

Don't over baby your cham's - don't forget, they're bug-eating lizards who are tough enough that they've survived thousands of years before they had people to put them in a nice cozy bubble.

 

[purplebiotch]

Here's a great big IMO from me:

I see this subject kicked around alot (safe plant). How many plants are really not safe? I mean, realistically, the majority of every day plants are probably just fine. Especially considering that most chameleon species don't eat plants.

There are millions of safe plant species out there, most of which are not on the safe plant list. I'm sure that if someone looks hard enough then they'd be able to find something contained in every plant species that can be harmful to cham's.

I'd be willing to bet a lemon tree would be just fine. Even if they have spikes. Keep in mind, most chameleon species live in bushes, many of which are full of spikes and spines, and probably slightly toxic leaves.

I've never had a problem with any plant I've tried, but a good practice would be to not force your chameleon to stay in that plant alone. Give them enough room to get off of it and go on another one. If they show health problems or avoid the lemon tree completely, then it might be a sign that something is wrong.

Don't over baby your cham's - don't forget, they're bug-eating lizards who are tough enough that they've survived thousands of years before they had people to put them in a nice cozy bubble.

Wow! Thanks for the Advice thats actually really true. But one last question what health signs should i look for if something were to be toxic?

 

[Vmag86]

Lemon trees grow thorns. I have a big one in my backyard I was going to let my Cham chill in, but I looked and it was full of thorns on the budding branches.... No good

 

[kgallego]

Wow! Thanks for the Advice thats actually really true. But one last question what health signs should i look for if something were to be toxic?

I've found - and most people have found who have owned cham's for a long time - that you mostly have to pay attention to them and use common sense.

When they're not happy, you'll know it. They'll be rubbing their noses on the cage, trying to find a way out. Hiding in the corner. Not eating. Skin will get loose when they're dehydrated, etc, etc. Just look for signs that don't look right. If you see something odd, take a picture or video, and post it for people to look at. Pictures are worth a thousand words.

A happy cham will be active, not rubbing their noses on the screens and trying to find a way out. They'll have healthy looking skin and a good appetite.

The great thing about this website is that, no matter what issue you may be running into, someone has likely seen something similar in the past and can offer some good advice! Good luck....again.