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The new Ugo Basile Sociability Cage (3-chambered social test) is a valuable tool to study social behaviour in mice. It is especially useful for research on autism disease, parental behaviour, sociability and social memory (social novelty).
Our Sociability Apparatus consists of a 3-chambered cage, with grey opaque walls, a special non-reflective grey-colored floor and 2 grid enclosures.
Many authors have shown that a 3 chambered box can be used to test, among the others:
After a period of habituation the subject sociability is determined by measuring the time spent by the freely-moving subject in the proximity of the grid enclosures containing the first stranger mouse or rat. A second stranger is then introduced in the box within its enclosure and the preference for the new mouse/rat be easily assessed.
The stranger cage construction, allows the animmals to interact closely; the standard enclosures for mice are 15cm tall with an I.D. of 7cm: a larger model is also available, I.D. 10.5cm, 18.5cm tall). The top and the bottom are made of grey (46503- 003) or white (46503-013) PVC. The grid bars have a diameter of 3mm and are spaced 7mm. In the Rat version, the enclosures are 25cm tall, with an I.D. of 15cm; a cone-shaped lid disencourages the free rat to climb over the stranger cage.
The 46553 Mouse Cage perimetral walls and internal partitions of grey opaque PVC form a 3 compartment box, each 20x40x22(h)cm; two sliding doors (5x8(h)cm), opening on the central compartment, can be closed to confine the animal. Model 46503 with transparent walls is also available: the clear Perspex is ideal for visual observation of the experiment or for side positioning of the video-camera.
Dimensions of the 46502 and 46552 Rat Cage are 120x40x40(h)cm, hence each of the three compartments is 40x40cm. XL versions (respectively 46512 and 56562) are also available 120x80x40(h)cm, in which each compartment is 80x40cm.
Partitions can be easily removed for cleaning (or replaced with transparent ones, if preferred). Transparent lids can be ordered as optional.
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| FEATURE | BENEFIT |
| Grey floor | Gives high contrast with both light and dark animals |
| Metal bottom with special coating | Gives a slightly rough surface, pleasant for the animals to walk on, and it’s easy to clean |
| Grid enclosures | Maximize animal interaction and are available in different sizes/colors |
| Designed for Videotracking | Works even with the most basic video-tracking software |
| Transparent or opaque walls and partitions | Choose the best option for your experimental needs! |
| For Mice or Rats | 3 different sizes available |
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Physical |
Mouse Cage |
Rat Cage |
Rat Cage XL |
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Dimensions |
60x40x22(h)cm - external cage |
120x40x40(h)cm - external cage |
120x80x40(h)cm - external cage |
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Dimensions |
I.D. 7cm, height 15cm – stranger cage (other sizes available) |
I.D. 15cm, height 25cm – stranger cage (other sizes available) |
I.D. 15cm, height 25cm – stranger cage (other sizes available) |
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Weight |
9Kg |
18Kg |
18Kg |
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Shipping Weight |
12Kg |
24Kg |
24Kg |
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Packing Dimensions |
67x42x53cm |
pallet |
pallet |
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Warranty |
Our Sociability Cage is covered by 24-month Warranty |
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Research has shown that, although human social behavior is generally more complex, humans and animals share some aspects of social behavior.
The 3-chambered test is a valuable tool to assess general sociability and interest in social novelty in rodent models of CNS disorders.
Rodents normally prefer to spend time with another rodent (sociability) and will investigate a novel intruder more than a familiar one (social novelty).
Based on these inclinations, the Three Chamber Test can help identify rodents with deficits in sociability and/or social novelty.
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46553 |
Mouse Cage for Sociability, with opaque grey walls and partitions and lids, complete with following components: |
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46503-003 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) grey, I.D. 7cm, 15cm(h) (2 pieces are provided) |
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46553-010 |
3-Chambered Opaque Grey Cage, with two doors, 60x40x22(h)cm |
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M-LM 570 |
Metal Floor, special non-reflective color |
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46503 |
Mouse Cage for Sociability, with transparent walls, partitions and lids, complete with following components: |
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46503-003 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) grey, I.D. 7cm, 15cm(h) (2 pieces are provided) |
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46503-010 |
3-Chambered Transparent Cage, with two doors, 60x40x22(h)cm |
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46503-320 |
Set of two transparent lids |
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M-LM 570 |
Metal Floor, special non-reflective color |
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46513 |
Mouse Cage for Sociability, with transparent walls, partitions and lids, complete with following components: |
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46503-013 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) white, I.D. 7cm, 15cm(h) (2 pieces are provided) |
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46503-010 |
3-Chambered Transparent Cage, with two doors, 60x40x22(h)cm |
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46503-320 |
Set of two transparent lids |
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M-LM 570 |
Metal Floor, special non-reflective color |
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GRID ENCLOSURES |
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46503-003 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) grey, I.D. 7cm, 15cm(h) |
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46503-005 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) grey, I.D. 10.5cm, 18cm(h) |
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46503-013 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) white, I.D. 7cm, 15cm(h) |
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46503-015 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) white, I.D. 10.5cm, 18cm(h) |
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46553-320 |
Set of two transparent lids for 46553 |
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46552 |
Rat Cage for Sociability, with opaque grey walls and partitions, complete with following components: |
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46502-002 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) grey, I.D. 15cm, 25cm(h) (2 pieces are provided) |
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46552-010 |
3-Chambered Opaque Grey Cage, with two doors, 120x40x40(h)cm |
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M-LM 1102 |
Metal Floor, special non-reflective color, 120x40cm |
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46502 |
Rat Cage for Sociability, with transparent walls, partitions and lids, complete with following components: |
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46502-002 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) grey, I.D. 15cm, 25cm(h) (2 pieces are provided) |
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46502-010 |
3-Chambered Transparent Cage, with two doors, 120x40x40(h)cm |
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M-LM 1102 |
Metal Floor, special non-reflective color, 120x40cm |
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46562 |
Rat Cage for Sociability XL, with opaque grey walls and partitions, complete with following components: |
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46502-002 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) grey, I.D. 15cm, 25cm(h) (2 pieces are provided) |
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46562-010 |
3-Chambered Opaque Grey Cage, with two doors, 120x80x40(h)cm |
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M-LM 1340-F |
Metal Floor, special non-reflective color, 120x80cm |
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46512 |
Rat Cage for Sociability XL, with transparent walls, partitions and lids, complete with following components: |
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46502-002 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) grey, I.D. 15cm, 25cm(h) (2 pieces are provided) |
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46512-010 |
3-Chambered Transparent Cage, with two doors, 120x80x40(h)cm |
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M-LM 1340-F |
Metal Floor, special non-reflective color, 120x80cm |
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GRID ENCLOSURES |
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46503-003 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) grey, I.D. 7cm, 15cm(h) |
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46503-005 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) grey, I.D. 10.5cm, 18cm(h) |
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46503-013 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) white, I.D. 7cm, 15cm(h) |
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46503-015 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) white, I.D. 10.5cm, 18cm(h) |
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46503-320 |
Set of two transparent lids for Mouse Cage |
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46502-002 |
Grid Enclosure for Sociability (“stranger” cage) grey, I.D. 7cm, 15cm(h) |
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46502-320 |
Set of two transparent lids for Rat Cage |
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VIDEOTRACKING |
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60000 |
ANY-maze, flexible video tracking system designed to automate testing in behavioural experiments. Full License, including technical support and all updates for a period of 1 year. |
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47400-040 |
B/W USB Camera, including day&night 2.8-12.0mm varifocal lens, 5m USB cable and ceiling support |
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