When I had Oscar, my wobbly guy, I used the tunnel for the stairs. All the ferrets loved it. You WILL be able to get to him if you keep a pair of scissors handy to cut the tubing if needed. Also, you can just lift the tubing and they will start sliding as gravity helps. Currently I have Cloud, who can climb with carpet on the stairs, but is unable to maneuver the wooded landings. I put a small runner carpet at the top and he can pull himself up on it. If you buy one and cut it into strips, you can put them on the stairs when Edgar is out and remove them for guests. Renee -- Renee Downs "Eventually we will realize that if we destroy the ecosystem we destroy ourselves." Jonas Salk "The most effective way to do it, is to do it." Amelia Earhart It's amazing how much can be accomplished if nobody cares who gets the credit! Ferret Emergency Response, Rescue & Evacuation Team (F.E.R.R.E.T.) http://www.ferretemergency.org [Posted in FML 7811]