Corner Racetrack Platform 47 cm

Trixie Corner Racetrack Platform 47 cm for Small Rodents

The Trixie Corner Race Track Platform 47 cm is a spacious corner platform for small rodents. Thanks to the high legs, the platform can be placed firmly in a deep layer of bedding. This leaves plenty of digging space, while still creating a stable spot for, for example, a running wheel, water bowl, food bowl, or an extra run route.

DRD selects this platform primarily as a smart solution for enclosures requiring a lot of bedding. For hamsters, dwarf hamsters, mice, and gerbils, you often want to use a deep layer of bedding, but certain elements need to stand firmly and level. This corner platform helps combine those two things: plenty of substrate for digging and a fixed, stable spot on top or level with the bedding.

Pros

✔ Corner model: make efficient use of the space in the living area
✔ High legs can be inserted into the bedding
✔ Handy as a stable place for a running wheel or water bowl
✔ Great for deep bedding and natural decor
✔ Suitable for mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, gerbils, and degus
✔ Nail-free according to product tag
! Always place low and stable, without dangerous drop points

Why choose a Corner Racetrack Platform?

In a well-designed rodent enclosure, you often want to combine multiple functions: digging, running, hiding, drinking, eating, and moving. A deep layer of bedding is very valuable, but sometimes makes it difficult to place a running wheel or water bowl securely. With this corner platform, you create a flat and stable spot without having to remove the bedding.

You insert the tall legs into the bedding. This allows the platform to align nicely with the desired height of the enclosure. For example, you can position it so that the top is almost level with a higher section of the bedding. This creates a natural runway or raised zone that your animal can easily access.

The corner model is extra practical because you make good use of the space in the enclosure. Instead of a separate platform in the middle of the enclosure, you can place this platform in a corner and turn it into a permanent, functional spot.

For which animals is the Hoek Racecourse Plateau suitable?

• Mouse: suitable as an extra route, racetrack, or stable corner in the enclosure. Mice are good climbers, but position the platform so that any potential falls are safely cushioned.
• Dwarf hamster: suitable as a stable spot for, for example, a running wheel or water bowl. Place the platform low and ensure it sits flush with the bedding.
• Hamster: suitable when the platform is used low, stable, and functionally. Especially handy as a fixed spot for a running wheel or water bowl in an enclosure with deep bedding.
• Gerbil: suitable as a sturdy platform in an enclosure with plenty of bedding. Gerbils dig a lot, and this way they can still maintain a fixed, flat spot for furnishings or accessories.
• Degu: suitable as a platform or racetrack, provided it is placed securely and regularly checked for gnaw marks. Degus are active gnawers, so supervision and monitoring remain important.

This product makes less sense for rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and chinchillas. The size, function, and placement method are primarily geared towards small rodents and deep bedding. For larger animals, you would prefer platforms, houses, or raised platforms that specifically suit their body size and use.

For use with hamsters and dwarf hamsters

For hamsters and dwarf hamsters, this platform is particularly useful as a fixed spot for a running wheel, water bowl, or food bowl. In an enclosure with deep bedding, a running wheel might otherwise tilt or sink. By placing the platform firmly in the bedding, you create a stable base.

Always place the platform for hamsters low and logically within the cage's layout. Hamsters have poorer perception of height and depth, so prevent the platform from becoming a high climbing object. The platform works best when it sits flush with the bedding and there are no dangerous points of failure.

• Use the platform as a stable base for a running wheel or water bowl.
• Insert the legs firmly into the bedding.
• Preferably, have the top connect to the bed or a low route.
• Avoid open landing edges and high jumps.
• After digging, check whether the platform is still stable.

Use for mice

Mice are good climbers and enjoy using routes, platforms, and elevated areas. The Corner Racetrack Platform can be a fun extra route for mice in their enclosure. Thanks to the corner design, you can create a distinct climbing or running zone without losing much floor space.

Stability remains important for mice as well. Ensure the platform cannot wobble and that there is sufficient bedding or furnishings around it to keep movement safe. Combine the platform with tunnels, branches, houses, or other low routes, for example.

Use for gerbils

Gerbils love to dig and move a lot of bedding. As a result, water bowls, food bowls, and exercise wheels can sometimes become tilted. This platform is particularly useful for creating a stable spot on top of or between the bedding.

Insert the legs firmly into the bedding and press the entire platform down securely. Regularly check whether the gerbils have dug underneath or next to it, so that the platform remains stable. It is normal for gerbils to gnaw on wood; therefore, also check for wear and sharp edges.

Use for degus

For degus, the platform can be used as an extra running track or a raised spot in the cage setup. Degus are active, curious, and good climbers. Therefore, the platform must be stable and fit well within the rest of the cage furnishings.

Degus are also powerful gnawers. Regularly check the wood for gnaw marks, loose parts, and sharp edges. Stop using the platform when it becomes unstable or when damage occurs that is no longer neat.

Ideal for deep bedding

Deep bedding is valuable for animals that like to dig and create tunnels, such as hamsters and gerbils. The disadvantage is that accessories are sometimes less stable. A platform with high legs solves this practically: the legs go into the bedding, while the top forms a flat zone.

This way, you don't have to remove bedding where a running wheel or water bowl is located. You retain the digging layer and create a stable spot for parts that must not wobble or tip over.

Tip: use the platform as a fixed “technical corner” in the scape. Place the exercise wheel or water bowl on it, for example, while the rest of the enclosure remains deeply inundated.

Suitable for Hamsterscaping and Gerbilscaping?

Yes, this platform fits well with Hamsterscaping and Gerbilscaping . It helps to add height variation and structure without losing the function of deep bedding.

In aquascaping, stability is always the foundation. Insert the legs firmly into the bedding and check that the platform does not tip over. Gradually build up the bedding around the platform so that the whole structure looks natural and remains stable.

What can you use the tray for?

• Running wheel: useful for placing a running wheel stably and level on top of deep bedding.
• Water bowl: nice when using a water bowl that cannot be tilted or buried.
• Feeding bowl: practical for a fixed feeding spot that is not placed directly in loose bedding.
• Race track: provides extra walking space and route formation within the enclosure.
• Scaping zone: can be used to furnish a corner in a logical and natural way.

Use the platform primarily for functionality. It does not need to be placed high or in an exciting location. In fact, placing it low, sturdy, and well integrated into the bedding works best for small rodents.

This is how you place the plateau securely.

The tall legs are intended to be inserted into the bedding. Press the legs firmly into the bedding and check that the platform stands level. Then you can distribute bedding around the legs so that the platform blends in naturally with the setup.

• Choose a corner where the plateau fits well.
• Insert the legs firmly into the bedding.
• Lightly press the bedding around the legs.
• Check if the platform is level and stable.
• Only place heavy accessories, such as a running wheel, when the platform is stable enough.
• After digging, check whether the plateau has subsided or been pushed tilted.

Good to know about wooden trays

Wood is a natural material and can be examined or gnawed on by rodents. This is part of the behavior of many small rodents. Therefore, check the platform regularly for gnawing marks, wear, or sharp edges.

Preferably use the platform in a dry place. Only place a water bowl on the platform when the bowl is stable and does not tip over easily. If the wood gets wet, let it dry thoroughly and check if it is still neat and sturdy.

Dimensions and specifications

Product: Corner Racetrack Platform 47 cm

Brand: Trixie

Dimensions: approx. 47 × 30 × 25 cm

Use: corner platform, running track, stable place for exercise wheel, food bowl or water bowl

Suitable for: mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, gerbils, and degus

Special features: nail-free according to product tag, high legs for placement in bedding

Good to know

• Offer only under supervision.
• Check regularly for wear, gnaw marks, loose parts, and sharp edges.
• Always place the platform stably and firmly in the bedding.
• Keep the platform low for hamsters and prevent dangerous fall heights.
• After digging, check that the plateau is not tilted or loose.
• Do not use the platform if it has become unstable, damaged, or sharp.
• Check extra carefully for strong rodents such as gerbils and degus.

Frequently Asked Questions

For which animals is the Hoek Racecourse Plateau suitable?

The platform is suitable for mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, gerbils, and degus. Always use it appropriate to the size, behavior, and setup of your animal.

How big is the plateau?

The Corner Racetrack Platform has dimensions of approx. 47 × 30 × 25 cm.

What do you use this tray for?

You can use it as a racetrack, extra platform, or stable place for, for example, a running wheel, water bowl, or food bowl in an enclosure with deep bedding.

Is the platform suitable for Hamsterscaping?

Yes, especially when you incorporate the plateau low and stable into the bedding. It is useful for creating a permanent spot for a running wheel or water bowl without losing the digging layer.

Is the platform safe for hamsters?

Yes, provided you place the platform low, stable, and without dangerous fall heights. For hamsters, use it primarily functionally as a stable base and not as a high climbing platform.

Can a treadmill be placed on it?

Yes, the platform can be useful as a stable place for a running wheel. However, check that the platform is sturdy and that the running wheel can be placed properly and stably.

Do the legs need to be in the bedding?

Yes, the high legs can be firmly inserted into the bedding. This keeps the platform more stable and allows the deep bedding to be retained.

Useful shopping links

• Platforms & ladders for rodents
• Racetrack plateaus
• Nail-free products
• Mouse platforms & ladders
• Hamster platforms & ladders
• Gerbil platforms & ladders
• Degoe platforms & ladders
• Hamster exercise wheels
• Hamster drinking bottles & water bowls
• Hamsterscaping
• Gerbilscaping
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