If you have not had a fatality to toliet paper than you are blessed. My past experience with this material is not good. The just arrived babies were suffocated by the toliet paper sticking to their skin and covering their noses. Usually within the first 48 hours. I will not use it. The same goes with cotton beddings. I want as close to natural environment as possible, without the dangers. They are caged and I want them comfortable. The setup I have now is the best I have ever had.I wish I could get a digital picture and show you. Years ago there was no forum for gerbil people to talk. Now, nobody has to learn the hard way. There is better products on the market.
>From: "Deb Rebel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "Francis Estill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "GerbilForumSite" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Re: Peat Bedding Question
>Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 17:26:50 -0600
>
> Corn fluff is a natural fiber. It is the husk covering the corn
>on the cob that are dried. It is closer to the natural material that gerbils
>use in the wild. Anyrthing with cotton or wool is dangerous for nursing
>babies. Also toliet paper is fatal to little babies just born.
>
>??? I've not had a fatality yet linked to unscented undyed toilet
>tissue. Would you elaborate please?
>
> understand your concern about caring for the gerbils. I have been
>caring for
>the little guys for over ten years now. You can take my word that they are
>not harmed. Otherwise why would I subscribe to this mailing list, but to
>help others take care of their gerbils. There are too many dangerous stuff
>on the pet supplies market today.
>
>My comment on the dissolve test still stands. I don't use anything
>for bedding and nest material in my tanks UNLESS it will pass the
>twenty minute soak/dissolve test.
>
>[My hubby's allergic to pine and I couldn't afford aspen or carefresh,
>so I use a shredded recycled paper product (soft rip edges not cut)
>that looks like old mushmances and phonebooks.]
>
>Deb
>Rebel's Rodent Ranch
>
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