Is Electrical Tape Zinc Free?

[Buckeye]

I have a pvc play stand that I made and I have some electrical tape that is very grippy and could wrap in around the perch. Does electrical tape contain any harmful toxins to my bird like zinc? :confused:

[kins2321@yahoo.com]

I have no clue! A very interesting question that I would never had thought of! Nancy

[Talon]

Can't answer that, but I use vet wrap instead.

[Ray P]

I would not use electrical tape as my concern would be with the adhesive used to make it stick.

Your companion could bite through the tape and get into the glue.

If you look at electrical tape that been on a wire for some time you will see the adhesive has worked its way out from under the tape and acts as a insulator.

[murfchck]

I use vet tape also.

[Muse]

I would not use electrical tape as my concern would be with the adhesive used to make it stick.

Your companion could bite through the tape and get into the glue.

If you look at electrical tape that been on a wire for some time you will see the adhesive has worked its way out from under the tape and acts as a insulator.

 

Seconded. I can't imagine the adhesive being good for a bird. I'd also be afraid of them tearing off the tape and swallowing bits of it. We used sisal (torn off because no one would step on it - way too rough!). We plan to do the next one with paracord. I have used vet wrap also.