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Misss_misssy

Misss_misssy

thats miss missy to you
I was wanting to put a plant in my tank. It is a real one. And it is one that has to have heat i have had it awhile. do you think it will be okay to put it in the tank ? :shrugs:
 
It probably depends on what kind of live plant it is. Some plants secrete certain things that your snake may not like or it may have some sort of resins/residues that may be irritating. If you can post what kind of plant it is someone might be able to give you a better idea of if it would be okay or not. :cheers:
 
Hmm...well I am not a plant expert, but succulents are water storing species and some water storing species tend to have some sort of defense on the outside. Do you already have the plant, or have you seen it? I'm guessing/hoping that it doesn't have any sort of spikes/spines or anything of that nature?
 
A couple of things come to mind. First, I am not sure what that white residue is that it seems to have on it (it looks natural, though). Second, is it fragrant at all? Smells could also be irritating to a snake.
I don't have extensive knowledge, and I don't recognize that plant specifically. Probably the best thing you could do is try to find out what the name of the plant is and google it. Just read-up and make sure there is no mention of anything that the plant might produce/secrete that could be irritating.
Hopefully, I've been helpful in some way. :cheers:
 
From the pictures you posted, the plant looks like a variety of Crassula, which is commonly known as a jade plant or tree. They are succulents, specifically leaf succulents, whereby water is stored in the leaves. The 'white residue' that was previously refferred to actually aids in the exchange of gasses between the leaves and air; this residue is harmless and should not be wiped off (everytime I see one , for some reason I am compelled to wipe off a leaf-I don't know why :shrugs: ).

Jade plants are, however, used frequently in vivs and are perfectly safe to put with snakes. They require watering only every few weeks, yet they do require medium to intense light, like other succulents and cacti that they are related/similar to.

Although, you should remember to always rinse the plant off well and a few times before placing it with your snake, do to the fact that it may have fertilizer and/or pesticides present on it or in the soil---which both are harmful to snakes. If you have had the plant for a long time, and have never fertilized it (ie. miracle grow) or applied pesticide, then it is already safe. Hope this helps.
 
Another thing to keep in mind is that as your snake grows, the more the plant will be damaged until it is destroyed. I have a jade plant myself and it doesn't take much to break a leaf or stem off of it.

Also, you would want to be sure the snake has plenty of dark places to hide during the 'on' time for the lights you'll need to keep the plant healthy and growing in the viv.
 
Also if the plant is what i think it is it will end up hanging over the edge and needs to be placed high up.
 
It's a Sedum

I agree with Shrimply on the Sedum part but I think it's Sedum-adolphii(common name Golden Sedum). Plants have been my main hobby for some years. So if it's hanging over the pot or starts to... S.morganianum (common name: Donkey Tail Sedum) is a good bet. If it stays up right... S.adolphii. As far as being able to say whether or not it's harmful to snakes, I have no idea, but it will be bruised and beat up by the snakes normal activity. Being a newbie I haven't gotten brave enough with my Ruby yet to actually put anything "live" in her enclosure. I'm using silks.
 
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