Tree Time

[KevinD]

Caught Sukei in the tree again..... Guess it comes natural

 

 

 

[Ray P]

A bird and a tree just go together. Great pictures.

[Timbersmom]

Yes, cool pics. Thanks for sharing!

[Talkintimneh]

In the first picture it looks like your baby has a big smile goin' on! Great pictures.

[ranaz]

Great pix but be careful with this plant. Ive read somewhere that the liquid that comes out of the leaves is poisonous for human babies (this plant actually drops some liquid from the tips of its leaves and this might be poisonous), so it might be dangerous for greys.

Maybe some members know more, so I hope to hear from them

[Brat Birds]

A w w w w w w!!

[Grumpy]

Great pix but be careful with this plant. Ive read somewhere that the liquid that comes out of the leaves is poisonous for human babies (this plant actually drops some liquid from the tips of its leaves and this might be poisonous), so it might be dangerous for greys.

Maybe some members know more, so I hope to hear from them

 

Something about toxicity of the plant ...

 

Toxicity

Dieffenbachia’s inflorescence

 

The cells of the Dieffenbachia plant contain needle-shaped calcium oxalate crystals called raphides. If a leaf is chewed, these crystals can cause a temporary burning sensation and erythema. In rare cases, edema of tissues exposed to the plant has been reported. Mastication and ingestion generally result in only mild symptoms.[7] With both children and pets, contact with dieffenbachia (typically from chewing) can cause a host of unpleasant symptoms, including oral irritation, excessive drooling, and localized swelling.[8] However, these effects are rarely life-threatening. In most cases, symptoms are mild, and can be successfully treated with analgesic agents,[9] antihistamines,[10] or medical charcoal.[11][12] Gastric evacuation or lavage is "seldom"[11] indicated. In patients with exposure to toxic plants, 70% are children younger than 5 years.

[KevinD]

WOW, Ill keep him out of the tree....Although I noticed this particular plant he will not chew the leaves, but in a few other plants he does. That might explain it. Maybe he knows the leaves are toxic.

 

Thanks for the research!

Edited December 6, 2013 by KevinD
Spelling, no coffee lol

[Grumpy]

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