need suggestions for climbing surfaces

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Gari Dawn
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need suggestions for climbing surfaces

Post by Gari Dawn » Tue Aug 09, 2016 12:16 am

I had a sort of hammock thing made of rope, but it keeps growing mold. I was wondering if there were any better alternatives? I also can't get fake foliage to stick to the tank for very long (I've only used the kind with suction cups).

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Re: need suggestions for climbing surfaces

Post by soilentgringa » Tue Aug 09, 2016 12:41 am

Cholla branches, stackable shower caddies, driftwood, slabs of oak bark, rope and twig bridges.

Zip ties and power lock suction cups can be helpful.

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Re: need suggestions for climbing surfaces

Post by Crabinski » Tue Aug 09, 2016 12:17 pm

Fish net! Crabs absolutely love it for climbing and napping. It's easy to cut and lightweight so it can easily be held up with suction cups. You can get a pack of fish net at Michael's, Jo-Ann and Hobby Lobby for about $6. Be sure to give it a good soak in very hot water as it is genuine used fish net and may have a little debris on it. The bonus is the crabs will love the latent fishy smell :lol: .
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Re: need suggestions for climbing surfaces

Post by GotButterflies » Fri Aug 12, 2016 12:43 pm

I have the same issue with the suction cups! I use fish netting along the back of the tank, and I worked the suction cups through the holes of the fish net. I also use oak tree branches with acorns on them (free of bugs & pesticides). :). I used to have a wall made of coconut husk made for reptiles for them to climb, but they ate it little by little! I bought that at one of the pet stores awhile ago!
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