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Old 07-28-2021, 04:47 AM  
Jeir
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Default Re: substrate that holds burrows

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Originally Posted by AmityvilleHams View Post
Tea bag bedding sounds like a great concept in theory but unfortunately it isn't a safe substrate. It can contain tiny bits of plastic which is extremely dangerous. Not everyone is going to have issues with it or notice problems, but the huge safety risk is there and it just isn't at all worth it with so many options that are definitely safe.
Not really sure why this is believed. The plastic comes from when the paper is sealed into teabags. The bedding is just the paper before plastic or tea leaves are even involved. It's no different from any other similar bedding.
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