I haven't posted before since I'm just learning about these critters, but today something happened that I think everyone ought to know about (if you don't already). I've never read anything about it before. I had given my boys a paper towel tube to play with, like I had done several times before (I used to leave one in their cage). All of a sudden, I saw Scratchy with his head stuck in the tube, bouncing around the room (more than usual!) and desperate to get out. I got to him quickly and I couldn't even pull it off his head. I had to tear it apart. I don't know what would have happened if I hadn't been there but I don't know how he would have gotten out. I certainly don't know what I would have done if it couldn't have been torn off (like PVC plastic or something). So, just a word of warning. If whatever you give them has got a hole in it, make sure it's big enough to get in AND out. I never thought about the possible danger. Sideshow Bob, Itchy & Scratchy [Posted in FML issue 1849]