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reptilez
08-09-03, 04:48 PM
Are there any kinds of paint that are non-toxic to reptiles(Snakes & Lizards)?
Thanks,
-Reptilez

reverendsterlin
08-09-03, 05:09 PM
as long as the paint is solid so that the animal cannot ingest any, you main concern is off-gassing of harmfull chemicals. Some paints, stains, laquers, plastics, and sealers will also off-gas when exposed to heat. Look for things that do not have chemicals that produce fumes for more than 48-72 hours and definitely avoid things like formaldehyde that could produce harmful vapors for years. Lastly if you can run your fingers over a dry sample and get any residue do not use it, particles will get breathed in or adhere to the tongue.

eyespy
08-09-03, 09:47 PM
There are some brands of acrylic paints sold as non-toxic and safe for use in children's hospitals but the brand names escape me at present.

These paints are certified not to offgas any volatile organic compounds and there is a blurb on the labels reading such. If I remember the names or figure out the right way to phrase a Google seach so I don't just get 6,000 nonsense hits I'll post it here.

It might not be today though because I took a Benadryl and a beer so I'm not responsible for making any sort of sense for several hours. ;)

reptilez
08-09-03, 10:17 PM
That would be great.....Thanks:D:D