Posted By: Anonymous
WARNING: "Barrel of Monkeys" toy and CHEWERS! - 03/17/05 01:20 AM
MODS: I couldn't decide whether to post here, or in Behavior and Anatomy.
This evening I was cleaning Sugi's cage and cleaned up his monkey mess (he loves to fling his little monkey toys everywhere, and he hides some in his pouch). I was washing everything down when I noticed Sugi has been chewing on the "point" where the little plastic monkey's hands would be.
I took the scissors and cut off the rough stuff, and it occurred to me that these little toys COULD become a choking hazard for gliders who like to chew.
For now, the monkey toys are in good condition, so I'll let him play with them, but I thought I should just post in case anyone else has a little gnawing monster like my Sugi.
Just a reminder to check all toys, pouches, and stuff for any potential dangers. I'd love to have a reptarium (since my spring break is coming up, and I want to take a road trip), but I think Sugi would waste one within a half hour... he's such a feisty little furball!
This evening I was cleaning Sugi's cage and cleaned up his monkey mess (he loves to fling his little monkey toys everywhere, and he hides some in his pouch). I was washing everything down when I noticed Sugi has been chewing on the "point" where the little plastic monkey's hands would be.
I took the scissors and cut off the rough stuff, and it occurred to me that these little toys COULD become a choking hazard for gliders who like to chew.
For now, the monkey toys are in good condition, so I'll let him play with them, but I thought I should just post in case anyone else has a little gnawing monster like my Sugi.
Just a reminder to check all toys, pouches, and stuff for any potential dangers. I'd love to have a reptarium (since my spring break is coming up, and I want to take a road trip), but I think Sugi would waste one within a half hour... he's such a feisty little furball!