I just want to add a few things here...personally I'm not a fan of fake plants, no matter how great they look or how functional they are (allowing privacy for snakes).Originally Posted by craigafrechette
They don't usually start off with "exposed wires" but they aren't designed for heavy snakes to crawl thru & the plastic parts often come loose from the wires underneath,
leaving sharp wires exposed that will cut up your snake when they crawl thru them. That could happen today, or next year...anytime.
But the other thing is that a few years ago I read an article about the VERY frequent lead (etc) contamination found in plastic plants that typically end up on people's
tables, well within the reach of children's hands. Considering that the countries that make these fake plants are known for safety violations, I think it's worth noting.
(I'm guessing that the lead would be coming from cutting the wires used in the stems?)
Anyway, if you still decide to use these fake plants, I'd suggest washing them thoroughly first with soap & water. Remember that in use, contamination will "hide" all
over them too, so periodic washing & soaking with the soap & the disinfectant of your choice would be a good idea too.
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