Poly rope

[maxttu]

Would anyone consider using camouflage poly rope as "vines". Pro? Cons? It seems like a much cheaper alternative to buying the commercial bendy vines.

 

[dom1959]

i use a rope in the free range area, can't think of any cons. i'm sure there will be others that use similar. maybe someone will have some cons?

 

[dlegare]

I'm not a fan of the poly rope, here's my concern. Poly rope tends to brake down under uv, when this happins small stiff threads are exposed. I have gotten these threads in my hands and definitely wouldn't want to risk a Cham getting the same injury.

In general I stay away from any rope for chams or birds.

This is just my personal opinion based on personal experience.

 

[Cainschams]

Why not just collect some sticks from outside? Many of us do this. Many of us do not even bake them if you can imagine that

 

[maxttu]

Why not just collect some sticks from outside? Many of us do this. Many of us do not even bake them if you can imagine that

I have sticks. I just like the looks and idea of vines, but they can add up in price. I'm planning for the future when I have multiple enclosures to setup.

 

[crocky]

I would worry more about their toe nails getting caught in the thread. But then again I have never used it so IDK. Looks cool though

 

[Turningdoc]

I use it in all my outdoor cages. Never had a problem and chams love it.

 

[Kaianuanu]

I would worry more about their toe nails getting caught in the thread. But then again I have never used it so IDK. Looks cool though

Beat me to it

 

[Cainschams]

I have sticks. I just like the looks and idea of vines, but they can add up in price. I'm planning for the future when I have multiple enclosures to setup.

I hear you!! I bought those fake vines at first but then just started using sticks from outside. They do look nice.

Do you know anyone that grows hops vines? Ive been using these for the last couple of years. My buddy has some growing at his house. I wait until they die and dry up. You can bend them around a bit and also get different diameters for different size chams. They dont bend as good as the bio vines but enough to decorate how you like it. I think I have heard of people using grape vines also. Anything to save a little dough in this expensive hobby!

 

[shaunaroxanne]

If you know someone with a contorted hazelnut tree, or if you can plant one, they have the best branches. They are all bendy and twisty, that's all I use. The ropes are ok but as mentioned they do get weird. And the organic rope is good for a little but it starts to get musty after awhile.

 

[crocky]

I use wisteria vine. It is very flexible, smooth, all different sizes and can be arranged in all different curves etc. not to mention we have a ton of it around here. I have a mixture of both wisteria vines and those fake flexi vines and I like both but instead of buying next time I will likely just use the wisteria vine. I was weary at first as the flowers are toxic but have read up that the vines are just fine and I have not had any issues. I cut them fresh and it would be better to cut during the winter/dormant season and then I soaked them in a bleach solution and let them dry out. Probably not necessary but I did it anyway. They are very natural looking with all the twists etc...

 

[Dtmalvinni]

I use that same rope in mine as Long as its not in constant contact with water it's been fine for over a year. The uv had no effect on it so far

 

[maxttu]

Great info! I appreciate all of the input! I foresee multiple "baby" and "juvie" enclosures in my future and I'm just preparing ahead of time!