Irregular natural wood liana, approx. 50 to 60 cm long and 2 to 4 cm thick. For climbing, balancing and furnishing the enclosure naturally. Read more.
A liana brings movement and height into the enclosure in one go. The Back Zoo Nature Snakewood liana is an irregular natural wood liana, full of bends and twists. For your rodent it is a climbing frame, a bridge and a lookout point all at once. Your pet has to find its way over the curves, and the liana keeps getting thicker and thinner. That takes agility and invites curious animals to explore.
The liana is about 50 to 60 cm long and 2 to 4 cm thick. Back Zoo Nature describes it as suitable for rodents. Rats and degus, which climb a lot, get the most out of it. In a tall cage, use it to link two levels or as a sloping route up to a hammock. Hamsters, gerbils and mice prefer to use it low to the ground. Lay it in an arch over the floor, so a little tunnel forms underneath for your pet to run through. Every liana is a natural product with its own shape and thickness.
Hamster scaping means furnishing the enclosure as naturally as possible. Start with a deep layer of Zooply bedding for hamsters and press the ends of the liana firmly into it. That keeps it in place. Combine it with a root, cork or a hideout and scatter some hay or dried flowers around. That way you create a small landscape. You will find more natural materials in the hamster scaping category. For rats, Zooply bedding for rats works well under a climbing course.
No fixing material is mentioned for this liana. If you want to use it at height in a cage, secure it firmly yourself, so it cannot turn or fall. In a tank, do not lean it against the wall, or your pet may use it to climb out. Now and then, hide a piece of food in a bend or under the wood. Your pet will then climb and sniff its way to it. For degus, choose only sugar-free snacks and herbs.
Natural wood may be gnawed. That is normal and part of being a rodent, as their teeth never stop growing. Check the liana regularly for sharp splinters and thin parts that could break. Replace it once it has been chewed too far. Brush off any dirt. If it gets wet, let it dry thoroughly.
Yes, if you place it low to the ground. Dwarf hamsters do not like climbing high, so make it a low bridge or arch.
Yes, gnawing is normal. Degus gnaw a lot, so check the liana more often and replace it once it gets too thin.
No fixing material is included. Secure it firmly yourself between two levels or let it rest on a wide surface.
No, it is natural wood with a fixed shape. Choose the best spot for the shape you have.
Every liana is a natural product. Shape and thickness vary per piece.
Knaagplaza is the online shop of 't Knaagplein in Bodegraven, specialised in rodents and rabbits. We love spacious, naturally furnished enclosures and choose scaping materials we stand behind. Put a deep layer of Zooply underneath, our own brand of bedding.
