I did this for my ferrets, too. There was always someone trying to run UP as well as slide down. It was hilarious. Don't have stairs now so I am thinking about making one of these for the cage climbers. BTW, I used a staple gun to staple the bottom of the tube to the carpet. I would do it over the metal rings to prevent tearing. Can't see the staples and I know it will not come loose and *follow* a sliding ferret down the stairs! Laura, your video clips are GREAT! Thanks for the smiles. renee :) Meet Me in St. Louis! April 29 - May 1, 2005 International Ferret Congress http://www.ferretcongress.org [Posted in FML issue 4855]