hi there! yes dryer hoses NOT for play things, but for use on your dryer............what a novel idea........huh!?! after Zephyr got out twice i finally figured out how. the dryer hose. (was wondering why it was so warm in there) well for the uniformed there is such a thing as an all aluminum hose. not nearly as much fun to put on or as flexable. yes it does flex. it is kinda like those flex straws. AND it does cut fingers!!! be careful. but zephur hasn't gotten out since. course she doesn't get in the room much, but she can't get out at least. thought this might help all! hugs from both of us! kathy. and zeffy! [Posted in FML issue 0905]