Ivy in a planted viv?

[iiisecondcreep]

I use the term viv very loosely, its just a rather nice container I picked up in Tesco for my avic.

I couldn't find any decent (or even nice) silk plants, but I did find a tiny little ivy plant for 98p. Is it alright to house my avic in with an ivy plant? I had a read at the planted vivaria thread but it doesn't mention ivy.

[matt1983]

not 100% sure i know that they are toxic to reptiles and phibs so i wouldn't risk it.

[selina20]

Wilkos had some silk and plastic plants on offer the other day. They were half price i think.

[iiisecondcreep]

The closest Wilkos to me is 100miles away in Carlisle!

[selina20]

Originally Posted by iiisecondcreep

The closest Wilkos to me is 100miles away in Carlisle!

Go online then :P you can pick up bargains on ebay hehe. Or move somewhere more sociable :P

[elliot ness]

I tried wild ferns in my tanks.......they took well.......got bored with them and took them out.
Could try ferns

[atum]

Originally Posted by spit051261

I tried wild ferns in my tanks.......they took well.......got bored with them and took them out.
Could try ferns

I've got my first T's coming next week, one being an avic. Thinking of trying Ferns when the avic gets big enough for its 'permanent' home

[iiisecondcreep]

Ferns were what I originally wanted but the only ones I could find were far too big.
My tub is only 4"x4" at the base and 10" tall.

[elliot ness]

might be better to plant them first to make sure they take......just an idea
I can't see you having any problems with ferns though
Looking forward to pics
Paul

[Hedgewitch]

I don't know if ivy is in fact of any danger to a T, I mean quite a few inverts feed on the stuff, and Ts don't even eat plants.
Course this is not to say that food couldn't eat some before being nabbed by the spider.

I'm not saying risk it, but I wonder if this is one of those vertebrate only poisons, who knows? Anyone?