Small pinewood staircase to reach a low level or house. A handy climbing element for hamsters, mice and gerbils. Read more.
An enclosure with different heights is much more fun to explore. But a rodent needs to be able to reach those heights safely. The wooden staircase from Duvo+ helps with that. It is a small set of stairs made of quality pinewood, letting your pet go up and down calmly. That makes a low level, a house or a platform easy to reach. The staircase provides hours of playing and climbing fun and may be gnawed.
Small rodents judge height poorly. A jump from a level often goes well, but not always. With a staircase you give them a safe way up and down. That is especially nice for dwarf hamsters, who climb less nimbly than mice. A staircase also simply makes the enclosure more interesting. You will see your pet go up and down, sit at the top for a while and then carry on sniffing.
Place the staircase against a low level, a house or a sturdy piece of cork. Press the bottom a little into the bedding so it does not slide away. Make sure the top fits well, without a gap a paw could get caught in. You can also place the staircase loose in the enclosure as a climbing object. Put a few seeds on the top step, and your pet will climb up by itself.
At 14 × 6 × 9 cm, this is a small staircase. To be honest about the size: it bridges a height of about 9 cm. So it is meant for low levels and houses, not for a high floor. For dwarf hamsters, mice and gerbils it is a comfortable size. A Syrian hamster can use it too, but has broader feet. So check that he stands on it firmly. For higher levels you need a longer staircase or ramp.
Every climbing element needs a soft base underneath. A thick layer of Zooply bedding cushions a misstep. For gerbils, Zooply bedding for gerbils is nice to dig in too. The wood may be gnawed. Once the staircase has been chewed down too far, replace it.
The staircase is 9 cm high. So it is suitable for reaching a low level, a house or a platform. For higher floors this staircase is too short. Use a longer climbing route instead, so your pet does not have to jump.
A Syrian hamster can use it, but the staircase is only 6 cm wide. Check that he can stand on it firmly without wobbling. If in doubt, a wider ramp is more comfortable for him.
Yes, that is fine. The staircase is made of pinewood and encourages natural gnawing behaviour. Gnaw marks are normal. Replace the staircase once the steps have been chewed so far that it is no longer sturdy.
Brush loose bedding and dirt off the steps with a dry brush. If the wood has become wet, let it dry thoroughly before putting it back.
Definitely. Place it against the wooden climbing house or next to a climbing tree, for example. This creates a route through the enclosure where your pet can climb, hide and explore.
At 't Knaagplein in Bodegraven we work with rodents and rabbits every day. In our own enclosures we pay attention to safety, even with small things like a staircase. That is why we choose accessories we consider a good fit ourselves and are honest about what they are for. Combine this staircase with Zooply, our own brand, for a safe and varied enclosure.
