Toxicity question about stickers in my enclosure

Tonym · Feb 21, 2017

Hi guys,
I am building an oak enclosure for my bearded dragon. I painted the interior with low VOC white paint and I will use a water based clear.

I'd like to put some dinosaur stickers inside that I saw on Amazon. I'm concerned about the toxicity. I was wondering if anyone ever did that. I really want to clear coat over them. Any feed back on that?

One other question. Do you think that these stickers will freak out my bearded dragon?

I did ask this question on Amazon. Haven't received an answer yet. I thought that this forum would probably come up with a better answer.

Thanks, Tony

Tonym · Feb 21, 2017

UPDATE:

I heard back from the seller at Amazon:

"Hi there,
Thank you so much for your question. RoomMates wall decals are non-toxic and free of harmful chemicals like phthalates and lead. They are fully CPSIA-compliant, and have undergone many rigorous safety and flammability tests."

They also suggested not to put them where any animals or children can ingest them.

They said they are 0.2 inches high (I guess that means thickness) so I will clear coat over them.

CooperDragon · Feb 21, 2017

If they're non-toxic and out of reach I doubt they will cause an issue.

kingofnobbys · Feb 21, 2017

If in doubt (even in the slightest) don't use them.

Gormagon · Feb 21, 2017

Also keep in mind that dragons have a natural instinct to be very cautious around things they see as predators. These stickers could cause some issues in the short run but, do you really want to put him through it? I wouldn't put my dragon through it!

CooperDragon · Feb 22, 2017

A good alternative that he might enjoy a background made of a photo depicting his natural habitat.

Tonym · Feb 24, 2017

Thank you guys for your input. I've scrapped the idea of stickers. The enclosure she's in now is an exo-terra 36" x 18" x 18". I've got a beautiful dessert scene that is taped on from the outside. I would love to have something like that in her new enclosure, but of course, it would need to be installed inside the new wooden enclosure.

CooperDragon · Feb 25, 2017

That's how I have mine set up. Same tank too. Inside the enclosure i'd use a print on glossy paper or get it laminated so it doesn't get ruined if it gets wet or messy. Or maybe put it on and then screw a clear backsplash over it or something along those lines.

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