Starbird Get-a-Grip cargo net for cages

[FFSTRescue]

I have birds so the idea came to me to use the cargo nets that I use for my birds for my chameleons. They love them, climb all over them, and prefer them to branches. They can be found on many bird websites, it is called the "Starbird Get-a-Grip" net and I either get mine from www.estarbird.com or www.theperchstore.net. I always like sharing and hearing about successful caging ideas.
The one picture of the cage is just an example to show how they can be used, It is a 8ft long by 6 ft high by 4 ft deep cage, so that gives you an idea of how big the net is. Don't worry, I have no animals in the cage anymore and I have emptied most of the plants and branches out of there for other uses. I only turned the lights on for the picture, it is just sitting empty in my garage (well except for the live umbrella plant), so for those who love to critique for fun, it's not necessary
The other net on the floor is 4 ft by 4 ft. These are the best things ever and have used them in my chameleon cages for years with no problems and no mold has ever developed. They are made from untreated Abaca and are available in several different sizes.

I guess you can't access The Perch Store anymore, but google the net and you should be able to find it at many places

 

[Texas Panther Man]

That looks like it would be great for any of the bigger species. Like parsonni, or veiled or mellers.

 

[FFSTRescue]

That looks like it would be great for any of the bigger species. Like parsonni, or veiled or mellers.

My Mellers LOVED it! I rarely saw him anywhere else. They also make miniature ones which would be great for the little guys. If I can remember the website where I bought my small ones, I'll post it. You can also use Manila rope, or any other natural rope, and tie the knots and make your own. I also hang it from top to bottom against the back wall of some of my cages and they love it that way as well.

 

[canzoman]

Wow great idea.

 

[AndyRew]

Theyre nice but they seema bit expensive.

 

[draetish]

My Mellers LOVED it! I rarely saw him anywhere else. They also make miniature ones which would be great for the little guys. If I can remember the website where I bought my small ones, I'll post it. You can also use Manila rope, or any other natural rope, and tie the knots and make your own. I also hang it from top to bottom against the back wall of some of my cages and they love it that way as well.

Thanks Kristen, the light bulb just went off in my head for my Meller Haven!

 

[Texas Panther Man]

Yeah I think if you took the time you could prob make one. Me, I dont think I have the patience. lol

 

[JCDenton]

Theyre nice but they seema bit expensive.

They are, that's how bird toys work. You take some rope, tie it together to make an octopus-type thing, then tie wood scraps to it and suddenly you've made a $50 toy for $5 in materials. Go to petsmart and the EXACT SAME acrylic bowl will be like $4 in the dog section, $7 in the bird section. I used to have a macaw and I quickly learned that it's way better to make their toys than buy into that racket. Most bird owners are pretty affluent since chances are they spent $1000 on their animal, so they'll just pay whatever for its toys and not care.

 

[Carlton]

Ah remember the macrame craft craze a couple of decades ago? Do I see a resurgence on the horizon? Making a net would be easy with some synthetic cord and square knots. I would not use untreated hemp or cotton as it will rot when constantly sprayed. Ebay always has lots of "vintage" fish net listed. Many different mesh sizes and often big pieces of material in a lot. Check gardening sites for mesh to hold up vines too.

 

[FFSTRescue]

They are, that's how bird toys work. You take some rope, tie it together to make an octopus-type thing, then tie wood scraps to it and suddenly you've made a $50 toy for $5 in materials. Go to petsmart and the EXACT SAME acrylic bowl will be like $4 in the dog section, $7 in the bird section. I used to have a macaw and I quickly learned that it's way better to make their toys than buy into that racket. Most bird owners are pretty affluent since chances are they spent $1000 on their animal, so they'll just pay whatever for its toys and not care.

It is ridiculously expensive for bird toys and products! The mark-up is robbery. My macaws chew through those large wooden toys in like 3 days, so I've stopped buying any. I have a bird rescue and never buy toys, I make my own with rope, wood, and food coloring, though I wish I was as affluent as most bird owners where I could buy them . They have much more fun with a cardboard box than anything else.
I got my Get-a-Grip nets at Opentip.com and other similar places for much cheaper than they sell on the bird websites. I tried making my own, I bought the rope and after about two days of tying knots, I gave up and bought one. Those 8 foot long cargo nets take way too long so I'd rather pay $100 for one, or whatever it was, and by the time I bought all that rope and could have spent those days working instead of making one, it was much cheaper in the long run. I sure do love them though and have never had a problem since having them from when they came out years ago... have never once seen any mold, fungus, rotting, etc, thankfully. But the smaller ones I would suggest to just look at the design online and make one at home.

 

[threelilkids]

I bought most of my bird toys from the dog department. How are they tied together? Are both sides of rope tied or just one side tied and other side pulled through?

 

[FFSTRescue]

I bought most of my bird toys from the dog department. How are they tied together? Are both sides of rope tied or just one side tied and other side pulled through?

I'm pretty sure both sides of the rope are tied, but I'm not sure how. I could never really figure it out without having it fall apart

 

[Warrix642]

The rope looks great! I have always wanted to use rope but I couldn't think of any good ways to use it.

Dont mean to be off topic but that light bulb in the cage looks like it can cause burns from that close. What are you housing in there?

Dustin

 

[FFSTRescue]

The rope looks great! I have always wanted to use rope but I couldn't think of any good ways to use it.

Dont mean to be off topic but that light bulb in the cage looks like it can cause burns from that close. What are you housing in there?

Dustin

Read my first post that started the thread. I have nothing in there. I put the light bulbs in for the picture so you could see the net. I am housing an umbrella plant, a ficus tree, and some sticks in there.