perch stand

If I wanted to make my own version of these (below) what kind of glue should I buy? Also, what kind of sand is good? I've seen sand, quartz and a few other things online. But who here has had the best luck with which combo of grit & glue? :unsure:

Hi! does anyone know any reputable places to buy java stands? Not just one specific size. I'm looking for small, large, and medium. All natural and safe to chew please! Thank you and have a lovely day!!:D

I have some time off and I've been meaning to make a nice stand for Kermit my GCC. We have some branches from a fig tree we cut down maybe a year ago; they've been sitting in the backyard. The tree wasn't around any pesticides so I know the wood is good. The thing is, the pieces are pretty...