Hello all, so I have a question. I have a fruitless mulberry tree that died in my front yard. Was dead when we moved in. I'm thinking of using a branch for taking pictures. Anyone know if they're toxic for boas?
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Re: Fruitless Mulberry Branch and Boas
Not off-hand I don't, but most plants are toxic (to snakes) only if they are ingested, which your boas won't do anyway, or if they off-gas irritating fumes.
Give the branches a sniff, and if there's no odor I think they'd be fine, especially if you're only using it for taking pictures, that's very little exposure.
(I used to live in So Cal & had such trees in my yard...I don't recall any sort of oil on the leaves either, & if it's long-dead, I wouldn't worry.)
If you actually use them in their cages, consider that most dead branches have bugs living in them, and that may be why the tree died. Those 'bugs' aren't likely to harm your snake but they
might decide to try other wood that you own for 'dessert'?
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