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safe live plants for cresties

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I am getting a Crested Gecko in about a month and i am trying to make a very natural habitat. I am planning to put live plants in the enclosure but i am not sure on safe and natural plant species so if i can get some help with this information it will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Zech Endsley
 
In mine, I've got snake plants (Sasenveira), white ribbon draecana, weeping fig (Ficus benjamina) and golden pothos/devil's ivy (Pothos spps.). I can post a pic of each and my tank if you want.
Just Ask,
Brian
 
I also use a lot of Hoya-species indian rope.

You attach the hanging branches to the top/sides of the cage with suction cup hooks, leaving the potted plant in the center of the cage.

Makes a great jungle gym for any light-weight lizard.
 
Pothos is a great plant. It doesn't need a lot of light and is pretty hard to kill :) Plus it has large leaves to sit on, and you can buy pretty big ones for a good price.
 
i have a wandering Jew, an earth star, a white ribbon, a prayer plant, and a spider plant all either here or an there way and they will be in the crested cage when it gets big enough because it is so small that i am having to wait 3 more weeks to get it
 
Sounds like good choices!

Only one I'd be the least bit concerned about is the wandering jew. I personally will get a rash if I get the sap from that on my hands and the stems are somewhat fragile... so might put a crestie at risk if they happened to get some sap on them? :shrug01: Or it may just be a personal allergy and nothing to worry about, but I just thought I'd throw the caution out there.
 
ok i will keep that in mind but what i have right now is a clipping from a 40 year old plant. also are their any vines such grape ivy that would be good
 
Anyone have experience with aroid palm (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) in their herp habitats? I have it in with brown anoles and they seem to love it (and no signs of toxicity)--how about with Rhacodactylus or other genera/species?
 
The Ficus does grow, but it is easy to prune. Earth stars are also good. Go to LLL Reptile's website (lllreptile.com) to see their selection, all pestocode and fertilizer free, for relativey low prices. If you get a herp-centered magazine, there should be ads for other supply companis that may sale live plants. Visit their websites (or in-store locations if they have one near you) to take a look at their selections. Another good place to look for safe plants is at organic plant center. Look for plants tht don't emit sap, juices, or cuticles (waxy coatings to protect the plant). Another good rule just to be safe would to stray from plants that produce fruits that you don't recognize such as strang berries or bulbs. Even if you recognize that plants' fruits as edible, your gecko could defecate on the fruit and then consume its own feces as well as the fruit. Rotting fruot would probably attract unwanted pests such as ants, cockroaches, and flies too big or deadly for your gecko. Sorry about not getting pics of my plants up.
Brian
 
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