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    Artificial plant/foliage question

    My ball's new RBI cage is coming this week and I am in the market for some artificial plants. Before I buy some, I'm curious if there are any types that should be avoided due to toxic plastics, etc.

    Any thoughts or suggestions on plants?

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    Re: Artificial plant/foliage question

    Just don't go ape with them, not that it will hurt the snake. It just becomes a pain when you have to clean all that stuff. You'll love the cage!

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    Re: Artificial plant/foliage question

    I have never heard of any plastic plants causing problems to ball pythons, I wouldnt go out and buy any with glitter or any unnecessarys on them, wally worlds craft section seems to be a great place to find what your looking for.


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    Re: Artificial plant/foliage question

    Any of the plastic plants offered at pet stores are safe.

    I would assume any kind of plastic plants are okay really. I know a lot of people get their fake plants from craft stores since they are dirt cheap there.
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    Re: Artificial plant/foliage question

    Thanks for the replies. Wally world it is!

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    Re: Artificial plant/foliage question

    Quote Originally Posted by joshn6805 View Post
    I have never heard of any plastic plants causing problems to ball pythons
    Here's my thread about our bad incident that could've been so much worse had it happened while we were away for the weekend. I've since noticed that most of that long type of foliage (as opposed to a bunch joined together) are on death trap chains.
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    Re: Artificial plant/foliage question

    Quote Originally Posted by Patricia View Post
    Here's my thread about our bad incident that could've been so much worse had it happened while we were away for the weekend. I've since noticed that most of that long type of foliage (as opposed to a bunch joined together) are on death trap chains.
    Wow, thats interesting, glad your little guy is okay.


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    Re: Artificial plant/foliage question

    Quote Originally Posted by Kaorte View Post
    Any of the plastic plants offered at pet stores are safe.
    True, but they are SO expensive! I've found them for much cheaper at craft stores. As long as you bleach them before you stick them in the enclosure, they shouldn't cause any troubles.

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