Maze Barne's

Columbus Instruments' new "Barnes" Maze can be used for neurophysiological and behavioral studies in rats.

Columbus Instruments' Barnes Maze, which is constructed of stainless steel, is a circular rotatable platform, 122 cm in diameter. Around the circumference, there are 18 (Rat) or 40 (Mouse) evenly spaced circular holes, 10 cm (Rat) or 5 cm (Mouse) in diameter. Underneath the platform's surface is a box, which is fixed in location and is constructed like a drawer to allow easy removal of the rat. The platform's base is 140 cm in height. Contact Columbus Instruments for custom designs.

Stainless steel construction can be autoclaved
Modular construction eases transport and storage
Applicable to visual & video monitoring
Table top rotates to move escape box and visual cues.

Mouse Dimensions:

Rat Dimensions:

0527R Barnes Maze for Rats, Stainless Steel
0527M Barnes Maze for Mice, Stainless Steel

0527RT Barnes Maze for Rats, Stainless Steel Top (only)
0527MT Barnes Maze for Mice, Stainless Steel Top (only)

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