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[Casket_Case]

I know some species of bamboo i think it’s lucky bamboo? I know that is safe but there’s some kind of bamboo that grows wild here in Georgia. I’m not sure what exact species but it’s bamboo. It has a really nice jungle look to it and I think it’d look and grow great in my chameleon enclosure. Should I try adding it? What are you guys’ opinions?

 

[nightanole]

Its "wood" you are fine. Plus its really good for wearing down the nails.

Switch Cane, and Hill Cane would be great options. If its just growing randomly, odds are its switch cane.

 

[Casket_Case]

Its "wood" you are fine. Plus its really good for wearing down the nails.

Switch Cane, and Hill Cane would be great options. If its just growing randomly, odds are its switch cane.

Ooooo I’m gonna put the live ones in there it’s gonna look great

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Lucky Bamboo isn't actually bamboo—it's a dracaena, which is probably why it's considered safe.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracaena_sanderiana

IDK about the true bamboos except that some species seem to be native to every place chameleons are. That doesn't mean they're safe either.

 

[kinyonga]

Photo of the one you're wanting to use please?

 

[Casket_Case]

Photo of the one you're wanting to use please?

I don’t think I have any right now but I can later this afternoon, I’ll have to go out to the creek to get pictures. I believe it’s River or Cane Switch

I find the most similar photographs under the search ‘cane’ instead of bamboo, but cane and bamboo are essentially the same thing.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

cane and bamboo are essentially the same thing.

https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-cane-and-vs-bamboo/
Not arguing—just citing one explanation of the difference.

I've been through the archives and goggle several times re: bamboo and lucky bamboo.
You can find lots of opinions either way. What's even more bizarre (IMO) is that usually, the folks who say one is bad say the other is OK—and vice-versa.

From the 4 known safe lists I usually cite:
https://chameleonacademy.com/plants/ doesn't mention any kind of bamboo either way.
https://caskabove.com/chameleon-safe-plants says 'dumb cane' is toxic.
https://www.madcham.de/en/pflanzen-fuers-terrarium/ says 'striped bamboo fern' (not a true bamboo) is unknown.
https://www.chameleons.info/l/safe-and-unsafe-plants/ mentions bamboo as 'Not recommended', but not for toxicity reasons as far as I can tell.

As far as the foliage, I guess one takes their chances. My cham is a panther, so plant munching isn't an issue.

As far as the wood, many don't recommend bamboo for gripping/slipping reasons. I'm not seeing that, and if anything, the bamboo is strengthening my panther's grip—that little sucker can GRAB—even with his tail!

He occasionally 'slips' (and sometimes falls) for a variety of reasons, but he's never slipped off of the bamboo stakes I have in his enclosure—wet or dry.