Snake Palm
Sansevieria trifasciata
Snake palm, or salak, is a palm from Indonesia that can reach about 20 feet and bears clustered fruit with brown scaly skin and three lobes of pulp that some people eat. That fruit is for humans—not for rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
Plant parts contain tannins and saponins that can seriously harm small pets. Do not offer salak fruit, leaves, or stems, and keep fallen fruit out of outdoor runs. Call your vet if your pet chews any part of the tree.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Salak, snake fruit palm, salak palm
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Is Snake Palm item toxic?
Yes. Snake palm (salak) fruit and plant parts are not safe for rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas. Tannins and saponins can cause serious illness.
Should I feed my pet Snake Palm?
No. Do not feed snake palm (salak) fruit, leaves, or stems to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ate any part of snake palm or salak, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.
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