Krantz Aloe?

[Alpineup]

Hi! I was gifted a very large Krantz Aloe. I’d like to put it in my reptile room but I am having trouble finding info on this plant as far as safety goes. I only have bearded dragons.

 

[ChileanTaco]

Do you want to put it in the enclosure, or just in the room?

 

[Alpineup]

Do you want to put it in the enclosure, or just in the room?

In the room but they would be able to reach the plant and could try and bite if they were out.

 

[Chris.]

Yeah there is a lot of mixed information out there. From what I've read Aloe is mildly toxic but a lot of people have them even inside the tank.
I did keep one inside the tank in the past and never had an issue. Luis took a bite once an decided it wasn't for him...

 

[Alpineup]

Yeah there is a lot of mixed information out there. From what I've read Aloe is mildly toxic but a lot of people have them even inside the tank.
I did keep one inside the tank in the past and never had an issue. Luis took a bite once an decided it wasn't for him...

Thanks. Yeah, there is a ton of mixed information.. tho aloes are sold as safe terrarium plants. Unsure about this one in particular…

 

[ChileanTaco]

I have two aloe vera in the enclosure (from the beginning on, i.e. about 10 months now).
He has never tried to eat it (but I'm aware that he could, that's why I decided for an aloe vera).

@Chris.
Where have you found it being mildly toxic (and in which amount to be eaten)?
At least for humans (I know things that are perfectly fine for one species can be toxic for others) aloe vera is even considered as food. I won't eat it, it's ugly slimy, but especially in he US I have seen even smoothies made of mostly aloe and a bit of (other) veggies.

 

[Chris.]

I have two aloe vera in the enclosure (from the beginning on, i.e. about 10 months now).
He has never tried to eat it (but I'm aware that he could, that's why I decided for an aloe vera).

@Chris.
Where have you found it being mildly toxic (and in which amount to be eaten)?
At least for humans (I know things that are perfectly fine for one species can be toxic for others) aloe vera is even considered as food. I won't eat it, it's ugly slimy, but especially in he US I have seen even smoothies made of mostly aloe and a bit of (other) veggies.

Aloe Vera: Giftig für Haustiere? Was Sie wissen müssen

Heilpflanze Aloe vera enthält eine Vielzahl an Wirkungsstoffen - Lesen Sie, welche Stoffe und wann Probleme verursachen.

www.gartenjournal.net

You speak german if I recall correctly

 

[ChileanTaco]

@Chris.
Thanks for sharing!
Ja, meine Muttersprache ist deutsch

 

[NickAVD]

Aloe Vera: Giftig für Haustiere? Was Sie wissen müssen

Heilpflanze Aloe vera enthält eine Vielzahl an Wirkungsstoffen - Lesen Sie, welche Stoffe und wann Probleme verursachen.

www.gartenjournal.net

You speak german if I recall correctly

Thanks for the link! I thought that aloe was harmless, it was a surprise for me to find out that it contains poisonous juices.

 

[Chris.]

Thanks for the link! I thought that aloe was harmless, it was a surprise for me to find out that it contains poisonous juices.

As with everything that comes up at a google search, take it with a grain of salt...

 

[ChileanTaco]

@Chris.
Agree - and I keep the aloes in my dragon's enclosure.