umm...i just bought this clay called "sculpey" from Wal-mart and i molded my snake a little hiding spot. I'm just curious if this is safe for him or if i should remove it asap because of chemicals inside the clay...?
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Sculpey molding clay
phyre_st0rm
Nov 04, 2003 02:30 PM
Replies (5)
LdyPayne
Nov 04, 2003 04:25 PM
Does the package give any health warnings? Like, DO not eat, or anything like that? Or saying Non Toxic? This would give you a good indication if the clay is safe for reptiles.
rivercityreptile
Nov 04, 2003 05:11 PM
It's just a paper mache based product. Add water and form, no big deal, it's completely non toxic!
Brian
fredhammes
Nov 04, 2003 06:06 PM
I'm afraid you are thinking of something else. SculpyIII is a polymer based clay, which is capable of putting off toxic fumes during the baking process, but should be completely safe when baked and cooled. I'd say it would be fine.
I use it a lot. I have even seen people put it in fishtanks, when properly sealed with an appropriate glaze.
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GratefulFred
LdyPayne
Nov 05, 2003 07:35 PM
I think you are thinking of DAS clay, which is an air drying clay product.
Brittbrat
Nov 06, 2003 11:18 AM
Sculpey clay is toxic when not baked but will be fine after you bake it . I don't use it for my animals but I do sculpt with it a lot.
brittany
