Plant Irritation

[ms381]

I had my little guy for about 4 months now and completley settled in to his home, of which i think his set up and husbandry is pretty spot on.

Well the other week my girlfreid bought a hyacinth plant home (it smelt awefull when it flowered) i actually thought it was my bp that had made a secret urate stash somewhere.

When it flowered and produced the smell, it was at the same time my snake starting displaying all the stress signs of when i first got him.

Now the plant was removed, his gone back to being his normal self again.

has anyone else experienced a bp being irritated by a strong smelling plant?

Just out of couriosity now as his fine.

[mpkeelee]

im not sure about that plant but a lot of plants can be harmful to snakes so next time do some research before you put in a plant that will kill your snake. this is one of the reasons people use fake plants in displays, even tho BP's arent really for display, and if the climb on the plant they will either fall or crush it

[ms381]

im not sure about that plant but a lot of plants can be harmful to snakes so next time do some research before you put in a plant that will kill your snake. this is one of the reasons people use fake plants in displays, even tho BP's arent really for display, and if the climb on the plant they will either fall or crush it

It wasnt put in the enclosure but in the same room about 4 metres or so away. He has fake plastic plants in his enclousure. Thanks for the concern however.

[Vypyrz]

It wasnt put in the enclosure but in the same room about 4 metres or so away. He has fake plastic plants in his enclousure. Thanks for the concern however.

It may have been just the unfamiliar smell stressing him. But I did find this bit of information, but since the plant was that far away, it may or may not have had anything to do with it.

Home Forcing of Hyacinths
Revised 6/99 -- Author Reviewed 6/99 HIL-8507

Gwendolyn H. Pemberton, former Graduate Research Assistant
A. A. De Hertogh, Professor
Department of Horticultural Science

...NOTE OF CAUTION: Hyacinths contain oxalic acid which can produce an irritation of the skin. Thus, before planting hyacinths, it is advised to thoroughly wet the bulbs, in order to reduce the potential of skin itch. Also, wear gloves for protection.

[ms381]

It may have been just the unfamiliar smell stressing him. But I did find this bit of information, but since the plant was that far away, it may or may not have had anything to do with it.

Great find, and very interesting. I didnt even now that they could be irritants to humans, so its plausible a smell could effect a snake. Would be good to get a reptile vet to have an opnion?

I definately wont be putting any flowers in the room from now on, whatever they are.

thanks