cardboard tube ladder

tlivs · Post by **tlivs** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:15 pm

i was wondering if i could use cardboard tubing from the paper towel, cut it in half and punch holes in it so they can climb it to a second level.
the only thing is i cant think of a way it wouldnt get soggy at the bottom in the ee.. does anyone have any suggestions

Big MaC · Post by **Big MaC** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:25 pm

I wouldn't use Cardboard... it will mold and get soggy and the herms might eat it and God knows what chemicals are in it. Good idea though.

tlivs · Post by **tlivs** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:45 pm

do you have any other suggestions then? that i can find around the house or at a dollar store

Big MaC · Post by **Big MaC** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:56 pm

Choya wood is cheap and they love it! or you could get a stick from outside, soak it in tripple strength salt water for 3 days and then bake it for like 15 minutes

tlivs · Post by **tlivs** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:05 pm

i have yet to find choya wood from anywhere around here... and its currently snowing here so there are no sticks that arent under 4 inches on snow

wolfnipplechips · Post by **wolfnipplechips** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:18 pm

You could try the internet for cholla. The alternative is a basket or a net they could climb. Or break off live branches on the trees (safe trees only of course).

tlivs · Post by **tlivs** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:21 pm

well i was going to... but shipping is like 28$, so thats canceling out the cheapness.
would you get sticks from deciduous trees or coniferous... probably deciduous right?

wolfnipplechips · Post by **wolfnipplechips** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:28 pm

Yes, leafy trees only. But there are some leafy trees that aren't good...like alder. But maple would be a good choice. Cottonwood, aspen, and birch are good. Not sure what trees you have.

tlivs · Post by **tlivs** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:30 pm

there are tons of poplar trees here and some birch as well.. i'll go looking when it's not -10 outside