Ramp for a bearded dragon?

[Kodieh]

I want to make a ramp and ledge system. The only thing I can't figure out is making traction for the dragon on the ramp. I was thinking like felt or indoor/outdoor carpet but possibly reptile carpet? I think the in/out carpet would be cleanable in case it was pooped on but I'm just not sure.

Any thoughts?


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[Aleena]

Critter carpet or something like that would work or you could just rough up the texture of the ramp so they can get their little claws in and grab hold.

 

[Germ]

Everything you mentioned, unless it is removable, would be very difficult to keep clean, BDs aren't all that particular at times, just where they drop their waste. Sealed Grout or a thick, multiple coats of non toxic paint with fine sand mixed in would work.

 

[drgnfly2265]

What about trying to use a type of sand paper? Plus it will keep the beardies nails short too, lol.

 

[Kodieh]

I read somewhere that someone used silicone and aquarium grade gravel. Rey laid down the silicone andrew dropped the gravel on it to make a nice even coat of it.

However, the sand paper could be a nice option. Easy and cheap to replace.


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[Germ]

Silicone will quite possibly peel after a short time of use, posing an ingestion\impaction risk. Not something I would recommend.

 

[Em Lynch]

Rather than ledges making a bridge is quite simple and serves as a nice resting post for any BD my girl Willow loves her small animal bridge! they're relatively inexpensive and really easy to hoist up using screw in eyes and hooks!

 

[Pat B]

What is that big thing on the bottom right side? Looks very interesting. Do you like the sand substrate? It looks really natural. I have slate tile but thinking about going to sand when Spike is bigger. and....is that a live plant you have in the corner?

 

[Kodieh]

Haha, then liquid cement? I'm not sure how I can go about this without messing with grout and sealer.


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[Em Lynch]

What is that big thing on the bottom right side? Looks very interesting. Do you like the sand substrate? It looks really natural. I have slate tile but thinking about going to sand when Spike is bigger. and....is that a live plant you have in the corner?

the big thing is a chunk of bark, and yes that is sand substrate - but children's play sand from toys r us - no calci sand!
my beardie is full grown so i chose sand, i wouldn't recommend it until full grown and the plant is a fake ornament