Uroplatusking
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Uroplatus safe plants!
Posted Yesterday at 02:42 PM by Uroplatusking
Uroplatus safe Plants
ALL PLANTS LISTED ARE SO CALLED "SAFE" BUT REMEBER NO PLANT CAN BE COMPARED TO THE NATIVE FLORA WHERE THE GECKO(S) ORIGINATED FROM! THESE PLANTS CAN BE "SAFE" IF USED PROPERLY!! I HAVE USED THESE PLANTS FOR OVER 25 YEARS WITH SUCCESS IN BREEDING MOST OF UROPLATUS SPECIES FOUND IN THE PET TRADE IN THE U.S AS WELL AS BREEDING OTHER ENDANGERED SPECIES FOR ZOOLOGICAL PARKS, REASEARCH LABS, PRIVATE COLLECTORS, AND MUSEUMS ALL OVER THE WORLD.
I have kept, bred, and studied uroplatus geckos for over 30 years now. I find the best way to keep all uroplatus species in general is in a large screen enclousre relative to the species size, species, ect. high humidity, and lots of live plants! Your delicate uroplatus will thrive!
There has been a high debates over which plants can be housed with the species Uroplatus. Some say ficus, others say ferns, and some even say small palms and cycads. But in reality no one really knows what plants satisfy uroplatus, because most species dont inhabit plants at all, they live on trunks, trees, and low bushes. Since we all can't have the the option of growing the exact same madagascan species in our vivariums, we have to improvise with other functional plant material.
FICUS- Ficus B, ficus, Sp. or other species can be used as a hiding plant, ficus are available in tiny sizes at your local lowes, Home depot, or garden center. WARNING: Ficus grow rapidly! Should not be planted in vivarium, should be left in pot!! Ficus do give of small fruit, monitor feeder insects, fruit can be toxic towards the gecko(s).
ELEPHANT EAR PLANT- acolocasia is a large leave plant originating from South America and Asia. The best way to describe this plant is that it has large heart "fan" shaped leaves. This plant provides a tropical look to your animals enclousre as well as a large platform for your animal to cling on to. This plant does have some toxic sap harmful to human skin only wen the stem is cut. When you are to cut a dead leaves or stems it is best to take out the plant and do it out of the enclosure and wait until the sap dries out then it is safe to put back in. I have hand NO problems with my geckos getting sick. Agian, I DO NOT recomend this plant for starters, but many breeders and zoos do use live plants and leaves in their enclosures. For more information/sale visit Briansbotanicals.net
BROMELIADS- Some species of BROMELIADS found in cultivation are not native to some parts of madagascar, if you are lucky you can find some in cultivation that are. BROMELIADS are my favorite plant, and probably the best plant to house your uros with, there not only pretty, wierd, exotic, unusual, and colorful but most importiantly they are low maintanace, small, and fuctional. BROMELIADS act like natural water and feeding bowls for geckos, their modified leaves fill up with water and provide a fresh supply for your animals, they also trap feeder insects for your geckos to enjoy, and frovide hidding space. BROMELIADS can virtually grow anywhere in your enclosure if provided with UVB and lots of misting like your animals. These plants are avialable in your local garden shops or home improvment stores, as well as online. Vist the international BROMELIAD Society at Welcome to the Bromeliad Society International
For more Uroplatus safe plants and an extrordinary array items, plants, feeder insects, and dart frogs :biggrin:visit Poison Dart Frogs Poison Arrow Frogs Dart Frogs & Exotic Tropical and Carnivorous Plants with Terrarium & Vivarium Supplies by Black Jungle Terrarium Supply
Posted Yesterday at 02:42 PM by Uroplatusking
Uroplatus safe Plants
ALL PLANTS LISTED ARE SO CALLED "SAFE" BUT REMEBER NO PLANT CAN BE COMPARED TO THE NATIVE FLORA WHERE THE GECKO(S) ORIGINATED FROM! THESE PLANTS CAN BE "SAFE" IF USED PROPERLY!! I HAVE USED THESE PLANTS FOR OVER 25 YEARS WITH SUCCESS IN BREEDING MOST OF UROPLATUS SPECIES FOUND IN THE PET TRADE IN THE U.S AS WELL AS BREEDING OTHER ENDANGERED SPECIES FOR ZOOLOGICAL PARKS, REASEARCH LABS, PRIVATE COLLECTORS, AND MUSEUMS ALL OVER THE WORLD.
I have kept, bred, and studied uroplatus geckos for over 30 years now. I find the best way to keep all uroplatus species in general is in a large screen enclousre relative to the species size, species, ect. high humidity, and lots of live plants! Your delicate uroplatus will thrive!
There has been a high debates over which plants can be housed with the species Uroplatus. Some say ficus, others say ferns, and some even say small palms and cycads. But in reality no one really knows what plants satisfy uroplatus, because most species dont inhabit plants at all, they live on trunks, trees, and low bushes. Since we all can't have the the option of growing the exact same madagascan species in our vivariums, we have to improvise with other functional plant material.
FICUS- Ficus B, ficus, Sp. or other species can be used as a hiding plant, ficus are available in tiny sizes at your local lowes, Home depot, or garden center. WARNING: Ficus grow rapidly! Should not be planted in vivarium, should be left in pot!! Ficus do give of small fruit, monitor feeder insects, fruit can be toxic towards the gecko(s).
ELEPHANT EAR PLANT- acolocasia is a large leave plant originating from South America and Asia. The best way to describe this plant is that it has large heart "fan" shaped leaves. This plant provides a tropical look to your animals enclousre as well as a large platform for your animal to cling on to. This plant does have some toxic sap harmful to human skin only wen the stem is cut. When you are to cut a dead leaves or stems it is best to take out the plant and do it out of the enclosure and wait until the sap dries out then it is safe to put back in. I have hand NO problems with my geckos getting sick. Agian, I DO NOT recomend this plant for starters, but many breeders and zoos do use live plants and leaves in their enclosures. For more information/sale visit Briansbotanicals.net
BROMELIADS- Some species of BROMELIADS found in cultivation are not native to some parts of madagascar, if you are lucky you can find some in cultivation that are. BROMELIADS are my favorite plant, and probably the best plant to house your uros with, there not only pretty, wierd, exotic, unusual, and colorful but most importiantly they are low maintanace, small, and fuctional. BROMELIADS act like natural water and feeding bowls for geckos, their modified leaves fill up with water and provide a fresh supply for your animals, they also trap feeder insects for your geckos to enjoy, and frovide hidding space. BROMELIADS can virtually grow anywhere in your enclosure if provided with UVB and lots of misting like your animals. These plants are avialable in your local garden shops or home improvment stores, as well as online. Vist the international BROMELIAD Society at Welcome to the Bromeliad Society International
For more Uroplatus safe plants and an extrordinary array items, plants, feeder insects, and dart frogs :biggrin:visit Poison Dart Frogs Poison Arrow Frogs Dart Frogs & Exotic Tropical and Carnivorous Plants with Terrarium & Vivarium Supplies by Black Jungle Terrarium Supply
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