After reading Cynthia Obrist's post on the FML today about ferret tube accidents, I decided to add my experience to her information for the readers. Many months ago, I purchased a plastic, expanding, opaque, 16 foot tube for my furkids, which was held together with couplings at each 8 foot section. My ferrets are slender so getting stuck inside was not an issue. However when I checked their toys for damage the other day, I found the tube sections had been separated and the plastic had been ripped, chewed on and damaged on one loose section. These tubes are manufactured and supposedly safe for ferrets and other small animals. I dosed all three of my babies generously with hairball remedy and have been watching them closely for blockages. So far all is well, so it looks like we're out of the woods. I'm so happy Cynthia was successful in freeing her furkids and no damage was done. Cordially, Greta Hoisington [Posted in FML issue 4261]