Enclosure plantPhilodendron spp.

Is Philodendron Safe for African Fat-Tailed Geckos?

Unsafe — do not use

Quick answer

No. Philodendron is rated avoid for African fat-tailed gecko enclosures — All philodendrons contain calcium oxalate crystals that cause irritation and swelling of the mouth and throat.

All philodendrons contain calcium oxalate crystals that cause irritation and swelling of the mouth and throat. Toxic to reptiles per Reptiles Magazine. Also requires high humidity hard to reconcile with fat-tail husbandry.