I actually had a large pair of Brugs removed. A few years back, my elderly mum was admitted to the hospital with what the docs thought was a massive stroke. It turned out that she had been pruning a brug that day and had been inadvertently poisoned. She did recover but I have been wary keeping brugs since due to my grandkids and pets. I am sure it was just a freak accident but... well, I worry.
I am going to have to research the Anthuriums and Calathea. Thank you so much for the suggestions - I am getting quite excited now.