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Hi-
I am looking for a live plant for some red-eye tree frogs as it seems wrong to use fake. I am getting the frogs next week but want to secure some plants,I was wondering how to get rid of any pesticides and how can I avoid them at nurseries grocery stores etc. Thanks,
Zachary

My absolute favorite for them is Pothos (Devils Ivy). It is the perfect size of leaves for them to sleep on, it is sturdy enough for them to climb on, you really can't kill it as it needs no UV and grows like a weed, plus it's super cheap and available everywhere.

As far as washing it, you will need to remove it from the soil and wash it from tip to roots. Do NOT reuse the soil, it will contain pesticides and fertilizers and those styro balls. Replant into a cocoa bedding like Eco earth (pet stores carry it in bricks, one brick will do an average size tank). On the rest of the tank where the plant isn't use about an inch or so of gravel or stone under the layer of cocoa bedding for drainage and to prevent mold.

Pothos grows fast so don't get a huge one right off. It will also send off shoots/vines which can then be wound around wood pieces.

Here are some other suggestions.
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I was actuly thinking of going the way f no substrate except for spagnhum (SP) moss- can i repot them and if so can i use the pet store stuff or something different. There will be a reptile show next sunday- any potting stuff I can get there?Thanks,Zach