Aspen poles

[Jo00]

Are natural aspen dowels safe for chameleons?

 

[Lindasjackson]

I’m not sure. Is the aspen tree a sap producing tree? If not then it should be but I honestly don’t know for sure.
@kinyonga @Beman

 

[kinyonga]

Sorry...I don't know for sure.

 

[Jo00]

No, there is no sap. I’m wondering if aspen dowels from Home Depot can be used to build a framework inside the reptibreeze to attach his branches and vines to.

 

[Jo00]

I have to move Ricki to a temporary enclosure to fix some problems with his DS Hybrid atrium.

 

[Lindasjackson]

I bought wooden dowels from Lowe’s and used them in my enclosure so you must be able to use Home Depot ones.

 

[Beman]

Should be fine just keep in mind dowels really are not recommended for them. Real branches are better as they provide consistent different gripping sizes. Dowels can get nasty, soak up moisture, mold, and can break down over time more quickly.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Are natural aspen dowels safe for chameleons?

Aspens are deciduous, so there should be no problems.

No, there is no sap. I’m wondering if aspen dowels from Home Depot can be used to build a framework inside the reptibreeze to attach his branches and vines to.

Sure. There are some other good methods as well.

• dowel lattice
• aluminum stock supports
• vinyl lattice
• ceiling egg crate lattice
• square tomato cages
• goat fencing

 

[Lindasjackson]

Should be fine just keep in mind dowels really are not recommended for them. Real branches are better as they provide consistent different gripping sizes. Dowels can get nasty, soak up moisture, mold, and can break down over time more quickly.

I didn’t know that. Thank you.

 

[Jo00]

Thanks to everyone for your input. I’ve decided to go with either vinyl lattice or ceiling egg crate lattice.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Thanks to everyone for your input. I’ve decided to go with either vinyl lattice or ceiling egg crate lattice.

I've used egg crate on my floor & half of back wall. My male panther seems to like climbing it, so next enclosure, I'm planning on using it on both sides and the entire back wall (as well as the floor). It just works so well for anchoring/supporting branches & dowels, climbing vines, and even attaching small pots (haven't tried anything larger than 5" yet).

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Should be fine just keep in mind dowels really are not recommended for them. Real branches are better as they provide consistent different gripping sizes. Dowels can get nasty, soak up moisture, mold, and can break down over time more quickly.

I didn’t know that. Thank you.

A few coats of polyurethane prevents the breakdown, and I haven't found any problems with dowels, bamboo, or the oft-overlooked plastic-coated steel garden stakes (plug cut ends with silicone).

If it's a concern, you can prep the dowels by giving them a squeeze every 3" or so with the pipe grip section of a pair of pliers—enough to make an impression, but not so much as to crush the dowel.

Alternatives include decorative dowels, different dia. dowels, and wrapping dowels with cham-safe string/wire.

Source: https://mybrightideasblog.com/make-...tcher-spinner-garden-decoration-wooden-dowel/

 

[Jo00]

A few coats of polyurethane prevents the breakdown, and I haven't found any problems with dowels, bamboo, or the oft-overlooked plastic-coated steel garden stakes (plug cut ends with silicone).

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If it's a concern, you can prep the dowels by giving them a squeeze every 3" or so with the pipe grip section of a pair of pliers—enough to make an impression, but not so much as to crush the dowel.

Alternatives include decorative dowels, different dia. dowels, and wrapping dowels with cham-safe string/wire.
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Source: https://mybrightideasblog.com/make-...tcher-spinner-garden-decoration-wooden-dowel/

BINGO!! Love the idea of the plastic-coated garden stakes.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

BINGO!! Love the idea of the plastic-coated garden stakes.

I've got a few of them along with the others. When I bought them, I thought they were solid plastic—then I cut the first one in half...

 

[Jo00]

I've got a few of them along with the others. When I bought them, I thought they were solid plastic—then I cut the first one in half...

Yikes!