The elevated zero maze is very similar to the elevated plus maze, but lacks a center square. This removes any ambiguity in the interpretation of the time spent in the maze, but also takes away the availability of an often used starting point during the test. Again, the differences in time spent in the open and closed sections are measured and used as indication of anxiety versus exploration.
Made for your lab
The Noldus elevated zero maze is manufactured from high tech material, and is available in standard non-reflective grey or your color of choice. It is designed for video tracking experiments, and works perfectly in combination with EthoVision XT.
The zero maze is available in both a rat or mouse version and comes in a cost-efficient package deal that includes a computer and a full EthoVision XT software license for video tracking. This license can also be used for the video tracking and automation of other behavioral tests.