Need some wood help :/

SnoWolf · 07-20-2018, 08:52 PM

So I’m planning on making a natural cage and quite frankly I am stuck on what wood to get. I know sandblasted grapevine, java, bamboo, cork, manzanita all are hamster safe but in Singapore i’m limited greatly for choice, so it’s either online or buying from someone else. Driftwood seems to work for many people but most driftwood available are for aquariums and have rough jagged edges that i’m afraid will cut and injure my hamster.

https://m.qoo10.sg/gmkt.inc/Mobile/G...ate=Q109125426

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Zoo-Med-Labor...blasted+g.TRS0

https://m.qoo10.sg/gmkt.inc/Mobile/G...ner_no=1305330

these are my options right now. I’m looking for wood below $50 cus I only want either one big branch inside or a couple of branches. Singapore doesn’t have large department pet stores that have reptile sections and such, it’s just small chain shops that have maybe 3-5 aisles of items and that’s it. I’d really appreciate any suggestions or reviews of the options I have because I wanna make this cage special for my hamster.

SnoWolf · 07-20-2018, 08:52 PM

btw if anyone owns the zoo med grapevine please do share the dimensions of it

Pebbles82 · 07-22-2018, 07:30 AM

The second one looks good (only 12" but you could maybe get two). Although the picture may not be what you receive. I find it hit and miss with vine branches - some have sharper bits on than others. A bit of sanding may help. I have one that is a bit sharp at one end and that end was buried. Not had a problem though with injury. Get some sanding paper

The Bamboo ones seem to have less knobbly sharp bits.