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Pringles Can?

shortapsugirl

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I was thinking of making a tunnel out of a pringles can and wondered if it was safe to chew on?
 

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I would say no. The inside is lined in foil, and the tube would also be too small for a guinea pig. A pringles can would be more suited to a hamster, gerbil, or mouse. If you want to recycle something into a tube, try an oatmeal cannister.
 

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The foil could be dangerous? Ekk! Ok thanks for letting me know!
 

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The can itself could be dangerous. Like PM said, it's too small. A guinea pig could get stuck inside it.
 

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Thanks! I have a safer idea now! :)
 

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I think a good general rule of thumb for tubes for cavies is at least 4 inches diameter. Otherwise you'd have to cut the tube open, like you do with a toilet paper roll to give to pigs, so they can't get stuck in it.
 

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I took a 1/2 Pringles can once, cut it like a toilet paper roll, and stuffed it with hay.

When I came back, the girls had enjoyed it very much... It was gone!:eek:hmy:

So, with the foil lining, I figured "no more Pringles cans for you!
 
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