Enclosure plantHedera spp.

Is Ivy Safe for African Fat-Tailed Geckos?

Unsafe — do not use

Quick answer

No. Ivy is rated avoid for African fat-tailed gecko enclosures — All ivy species on the Reptiles Magazine toxic plant list.

All ivy species on the Reptiles Magazine toxic plant list. Contains triterpenoid saponins and falcarinol, both toxic on ingestion. Common in gardens and sold as a terrarium plant — do not use.