Rustic, twisting liana of approx. 2 to 3 cm thick and 50 to 60 cm long. For climbing and scaping in the enclosure. Every liana has its own shape. Read more.
An enclosure with only a hideout and a food bowl is explored in no time. Rodents want more. They want to climb, crawl underneath things, sit on top of something and explore their surroundings. The Saba liana helps you make that possible. It is a rustic, twisting liana with a rough, natural look. Because of the bends and varying thickness, your pet really has to think about where to put its paws. That turns an ordinary corner into a small climbing course.
The liana is about 2 to 3 cm thick and 50 to 60 cm long. Back Zoo Nature describes it as suitable for rodents, and it is ideal for creating different heights in an enclosure. For rats and degus that is perfect, because they love to climb and are active for much of the day or night. Rats use the liana as a bridge between two levels. Degus run across it. For gerbils, hamsters and mice it works best low to the ground, as something to scramble over and dig under.
Especially in hamster scaping a liana is a great building block. Place one end half buried in a deep layer of Zooply bedding and let the other end rest on a piece of wood or a hideout. That creates a natural slope with a sheltered spot underneath. A hamster loves to dig a burrow there. The same idea works for gerbils and mice. Combine the liana with cork, moss or branches for an enclosure that really looks like a piece of nature. Do not place it so high that a hamster could fall off, because hamsters are not good climbers.
Every Saba liana is a natural product with its own shape. You will never get exactly the same piece as in the photo. That is what makes decorating fun. Turn the liana around or put it in a different spot, and your enclosure looks different again. For animals that enjoy change, such as rats, that is a real bonus. Always place it firmly, so it cannot roll or tip over when your pet walks across it.
Rodents gnaw, and that includes a liana. That is normal and part of the deal. Check the liana now and then. If it has been chewed down a lot or has become very dirty, replace it. When cleaning the enclosure you do not need to move it every time. Simply remove the dirty bedding around it and brush the liana off when needed.
Yes, if you place it low in the enclosure. A dwarf hamster will use it to climb over and dig under. Do not place it high, so your hamster cannot fall.
Yes. Rats love to climb. You can use the liana as a link between two levels, as long as it is fixed securely.
Yes, gnawing is normal. Replace the liana once it has been chewed down too far.
No. It is a natural product, so every liana has its own shape.
Certainly. With two or three lianas you can create different heights and paths. Combine them with wood, cork and a deep layer of bedding.
Knaagplaza is the online shop of 't Knaagplein in Bodegraven, specialised in rodents and rabbits. We love natural enclosures with lianas, branches and a deep layer of bedding to dig in. That is why we choose natural materials that we ourselves find suitable. Finish your setup with Zooply, our own brand, for bedding and nesting material.
