Is Vaseline Dangerous to Amphibians?

[Kristen87]

Oh sorry, maybe its just an australian thing... I've read about it on a few different forums, its like a paint that dries really slick. People use it when breeding insects like roaches, ants etc to stop them escaping. They can't climb over it once it dries. Its supposedly water-based but doesn't wash off when it dries. I'm not sure if it evaporates - I haven't used it myself since I've just stuck with vaseline in my breeding containers but am hoping to find a way to have them in with my frogs without giving them free run of the enclosure. Its like teflon which is the non-stick part of non-stick saucepans... This is toxic when heated to about 300 degrees because of the fumes produced but other than that I can't seem to find any more info on its toxicity. If anyone has used fluon and has any more info on its toxicity or lack of toxicity to frogs, would love to hear from you.

[GrifTheGreat]

Oh sorry, maybe its just an australian thing... I've read about it on a few different forums, its like a paint that dries really slick. People use it when breeding insects like roaches, ants etc to stop them escaping. They can't climb over it once it dries. Its supposedly water-based but doesn't wash off when it dries. I'm not sure if it evaporates - I haven't used it myself since I've just stuck with vaseline in my breeding containers but am hoping to find a way to have them in with my frogs without giving them free run of the enclosure. Its like teflon which is the non-stick part of non-stick saucepans... This is toxic when heated to about 300 degrees because of the fumes produced but other than that I can't seem to find any more info on its toxicity. If anyone has used fluon and has any more info on its toxicity or lack of toxicity to frogs, would love to hear from you.

Ok its paint. Hmm even if water based that doesn't mean that its entirely safe for frogs, but like I said if you read the ingredients and warning labels that could give you some insight as well.

[Kristen87]

Yeah will do if I can find a bottle somewhere From what I've read online the label says its safe and non-toxic... it is sold in herp stores but I'd rather be on the safe side. Just hoping someone will have personal experience with it/ a bottle that they can read the label on.