Fake plastic hanging plants

[odduc748]

Has anyone else noticed the sharp wire cuts on the upper most portion of the Exo-Terra and Zoo Med hanging plants?

I find that I will clip them down as far as possible and then cover up that cut with hot glue to prevent my lizards from cutting themselves.

I find it hard to believe that both of these companies would put out a product that could, very easily, harm your pet. One would think they would have a much better form of quality control. Especially, given that they specialize in products for reptiles and amphibians.

Of course, I made a recent trip to Michaels craft store to discover aisles of fake plants that I could use to make my own, all while doing so in a way that is safe for my animals.

I'm just looking for some discussion on the topic.

Thanks!
John

 

[Carlton]

Sometimes, if the plant is one that you can bend and shape, the end of the wire will retract into the plastic depending on how you shape it. A glob of hot glue can cover the sharp end. I have never had an animal hurt itself on the wire.

These companies may not even manufacture the plants themselves, but buy them from some other place that has a lot less interest in how they will be used. A lot of their products are for the benefit of the humans, not the animals.