Posted By: Anonymous
Galvanized wire? - 05/04/05 05:59 AM
I was just reading on this website about how if I were to build a cage I could use Galvanized Wire if I scrub it down with a wire brush and then scrub it with a sponge soaked in vinegar water. I just ordered a 260 G reptarium off the net for my new glider (who I'll be getting from Carrie T in a few weeks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/muchlove.gif" alt="" /> I'm so excited! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/multi.gif" alt="" />) so I won't be building a cage anytime soon but I was still curious because everyone says that galvanized wire is poisonous and not to use it. Would treating it like this make it non-toxic? Simply curious. This is the website I read it on:
http://www.skinhorse.net/gliders/housing.html Does anyone know if that would work?
Posted By: gliderdad79
Re: Galvanized wire? - 05/04/05 06:04 AM
I would stay away from galvanized wire, it is unhealthy for gliders, and no amount of scrubbing from a person will get rid of the zinc. Best bet is to stay away from it!!!
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Galvanized wire? - 05/04/05 07:00 AM
Thats what I thought but then I read that and I wasn't sure. I wouldn't want to risk it but I was still curious. Thanks for clearing it up! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thanx.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Galvanized wire? - 05/04/05 07:06 AM
galvanized wire is acid treated so it wont rust and nothing will adhere to it...I would not use it for any animal...
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Galvanized wire? - 05/04/05 02:50 PM
I agree, you should not use galvanized wire.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Galvanized wire? - 05/04/05 03:13 PM
Using galvanized wire has been known to cause UTI (urinary tract infection) in gliders. Treatments of UTI are very costly. It would be advisory to avoid using galvanized wire.
Jen