Many of us use shop vacs in our ferret rooms, many of the newer shop vacs have 2" hoses. If you have one or are planning to purchase one buy a crevice tool (anti-ferret-sucking-up-device). Even the most careful person can suck up a small fuzzy, not a very nice thought. On a lighter note it's very nice to see so many people willing help each other. Keep up the good work. HAPPY FERRETING!!!!! [GN] [Posted in FML issue 2415]