Lineatus Vivs

siz

New member
I recently bought a male uroplatus lineatus, and I was wondering how other members set up their vivs? Right now he is in quarantine with paper towels and plastic plants but I would love to eventually set up a planted vivarium. Which plants thrive in their high humidity? Which plants do they prefer? More corkbark or more bamboo/sticks?
If you could post a pic or two of your setups that would be great :)
Also, I picked up some bamboo from the dollaer store which is slightly dyed orange. I washed them and ran water over them for some time and no dye washed out, but when I wiped it with a towel some dye came off. Should I leave them out of my enclosure? they are from Dollarama so it doesn't say what the dye is.
 
Last edited:

siz

New member
I searched the forum and found lots of great pictures & info. I couldn't, however find ANY info on dyed bamboo. Is it safe to put in my viv? Yesterday I soaked the bamboo for a few hours and most of the dye did come out but I was unsure on soaking it longer.
 
Last edited:

RFB2

New member
I would think that it would continue to leach for a while. I think I would avoid it. You never know what could be in the dye. You should go check some of the big home stores like Home Depot. I bought some bamboo that was in the garden section. I washed it in a bleach solution and baked it in the oven at 200 degrees (F)for a while. I have used it for years with little reason to believe it is not safe.
 
Last edited:
Top