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mcfluffin · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 943

Has anyone used citrus trees in cham setups before? I saw a load of them at homebase, but wasn't sure about their suitability for chams. I was thinking about getting one for when I let my carpet cham (Albert) out for some sun this and roaming this summer in my front room. Obviously I need to know if they work well, and if the leaves can be toxic to the animals etc? I thought they'd look nice (to keep the mrs. happy Very Happy

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kroakykaren · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject:

Joe i think they would be ok, just watch out as some of them have huge thorns, what about a patio apple or pear tree?
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mcfluffin · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 943

Another possibility I guess....but they're not as bushy necessarily are they? I'd like something with heavy foliage so that they can feel comfortable and avoid me when they want to.

kroakykaren · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:35 pm Post subject:

Thats true the citrus trees are much bushier, what about a huge ficus you know the standard ones Very Happy

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lol93 · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:09 pm Post subject:

I have had a lemon tree in my yemen's viv since I got him, and he loves it. It smells great when it blossoms, too! I also had banana plants until recently, and he would drink from the huge droplets that formed on the leaves.
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mcfluffin · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 943

Hmm...sounds promising then.

I could get a ficus...but I was just looking for something a bit different. Don;t know what kinds of fruit trees you can get around here...will have a looksee...thanks all Smile