What are lianas anyway?
We mainly know lianas from exciting films and tough people who swing on lianas through the jungle. In reality, it is mainly animals that use lianas to avoid reaching the ground. Dangerous predators can live on the ground and those reptiles, rodents, birds and mammals don't want to make it too easy.
They can use a liana to clamber from tree lianas natural and versatile for your pet tree. So it is in the natural behavior of these animals to use lianas for climbing. Lianas are natural and versatile for your pet, a real must.
A liana is a woody creeper that uses a tree as a support to grow. Lianas come in all sizes and thicknesses, even the grape, honeysuckle and ivy are lianas, but we will mainly look at the larger species from the tropical climate such as Asia and South America.
The larger lianas are harvested as a residual product and because these vines no longer have any function, they are imported to be used in animal shelters and as decoration.
It looks very natural in a bird cage, rodent enclosure or terrarium, but it also has a function and is good for the body and members of your pet.
Why do I want lianas in my birdcage?
It is important that you imitate the natural environment of a bird as much as possible. This will make your bird feel more comfortable and healthier.
- To train the legs
Vines have many different shapes, thicknesses and flexibility
- Your bird's body should take different positions
- To stimulate natural behaviour
- As a staircase to reach different heights
- To gnaw on
- as a toy
- It is decorative because of the natural look
Which vine should I have for my bird?
Which is very nice to combine different types of lianas in the bird cage. And there are quite a few different types. One is a bit sturdier than the other. And there are different thickness and shapes.
Fortunately, because not every bird is the same.
Here are just a few examples of lianas such as the monkey ladder:
It is therefore wise to inform yourself well which one best suits your bird. And which one you think is the most beautiful of course.
As mentioned, lianas are not only used in bird cages, but they also look very nice in a terrarium and your reptile will also be happy with them.
Why lianas in a terrarium or rodents stay?
The reason for lianas in terrarium or rodent residence are almost the same as for birds. It is also here to stimulate natural behavior. For the well-being of your reptile. They stay fitter and it looks nice.
There are some extra reasons to have lianas in your terrarium.
- Reptiles and rodents can climb and shelter in it
- To create different heights and thus admire the animals at different heights in your terrarium
Avonturia de Vogelkelder imports lianas from all over the world. The lianas are then dried and can be placed directly in the terrarium or rodent enclosure.
You do not have to worry that it is unhealthy for your animal when they gnaw on it.
They are all natural products and not harmful. In combination but the natural ground cover of Back ZooNature give you a healthy and natural habitat for your animal and it will give it a beautiful natural look in your living room!
