Are foliage plants ok?

cmack · 12-08-03, 06:16 PM

Hello all,

I have a foliage plant and have heard that most tropical plants are ok for kingsnakes due to the fact they do not eat them like other herps. This is a picture of a foliage plant which would be suitable for my terrarium and is heavy enough for my king to climb on. What do you think? I do not want to put it in until i know it is ok.

Thanks

Kyle Barker · 12-08-03, 08:40 PM

its fine. I found those plants kind of "brittle", they snap faily easy.

Wuntu Menny · 12-13-03, 08:50 PM

Its called variagated pepperomia. Its a type of succulent and yes it does break very easily, especially if you forget to water it once or twice. Other than that, they do quite well in a terrarium. If your humidity is up, the plant will start to produce roots all the way up it's stem.

WM

cmack · 12-15-03, 10:46 AM

Thanks WM, I didn't realize it was a succulent. I will try it out and see what happens. Thanks for your help
Chris

Mr.Lizard · 12-31-03, 10:39 PM

I have no idea what your cage size is and therefor whether you'll be keeping potted plants or planted plants.
But I think you'd be better off with a small woody stemmed shrub like ilex or something.
You can keep them pruned rather small and shape them. They'll also be much sturdier.

Good Luck

odis000 · 01-03-04, 04:18 PM

Hello all. My name is Paul and I'm new to this site. I was wondering if anyone has a list of foliage that is safe for Kings and Corns? I'm in the same predicament, I have an Ivy plant that I'd like to put in with my king, but I'm not sure if it is safe? Its a Glacial Ivy plant. Thanks.