Homemade Bridge :)

SoleSky · Jul 31, 2013

I got around to making a bridge for BeeGee because I recently redid his viv and I feel as though he can't get as close to the UVB as he'd like to so this is what I came up with. I used sisal rope and I bought 36" oak "dowels" although they're square so idk what that's called. I drilled holes in them, sanded them and wove the rope through and tied it. It came out pretty well. If he doesn't use it I can always just give it to my grandmas bird haha. It's not much compared to some of the awesome stuff on here but I figured I'd post anyway. Also I haven't been on in almost a year so I figured I'd update.

Adding in a pic of my best boy who is now three

colbsteroon · Jul 31, 2013

can you put a close up to the rope around the dowels? im wondering how you wove it in. thx!

SoleSky · Aug 1, 2013

here you are. As you can see I knotted the sisal twice. That way the dowels don't move around freely.

jasond02 · Aug 2, 2013

here is one I made.....

I use little nuts in between the dowels.

SoleSky · Aug 2, 2013

that's awesome ! great idea with the nuts.

jasond02 · Aug 3, 2013

thanks! I started to use little black beads but couldn't find none so I went with nuts instead. Making another one later today for my other beardie's tank.

SoleSky · Aug 3, 2013

Awesome! I was thinking about making one out of bamboo poles but I'm not sure if they'll splinter or not. I was also thinking of staining it next time but the stain might irritate the beardie? I'm not too sure.

Love4animals · Aug 4, 2013

Looks cool! I'd just worry about his feet getting wedged between the wooden little boards. :shock:

colbsteroon · Aug 18, 2013

ok its a liiiiitttlllle late but what sized dowels did you use and whats the length of each cut up dowel? ^^

jasond02 · Aug 19, 2013

I used half inch square dowels and cut each piece 3 inches.

SoleSky · Aug 19, 2013

I believe I used 3/4" but cut them out 5" because my guy is a little bigger. He has yet to use it ;/ Ill just give it to my bird if he doesn't haha.

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