T-shaped pinewood tunnel with three openings. For running through, hiding in and gnawing on, for dwarf hamsters, mice and gerbils. Read more.
In the wild, many small rodents live in underground burrow systems. They run from one passage to the next, with exits everywhere to dash away quickly. The wooden T-tunnel from Duvo+ brings a piece of that burrow system into the enclosure. Thanks to the T shape, the tunnel has three openings. Your pet can go in, come out and head off in another direction. It is made of quality pinewood and provides hours of playing and climbing fun.
A tunnel with several exits feels extra safe to a prey animal. There is always a way out, so your pet never has to feel trapped. That is why many animals use a T-tunnel as a regular route or as a resting point halfway. You will see them dart through, sit still for a moment and then carry on sniffing. The pinewood may be gnawed: so the tunnel doubles as gnawing material.
Bury the T-tunnel halfway in the bedding. Then it really looks like an underground passage, and your pet will often dig extra passages around it. Keep the three openings clear so they stay usable. Hide a few seeds in the middle section, and every run through the tunnel becomes a little search. You can also place the T-tunnel next to a straight tunnel or a house, creating a longer route through the enclosure.
At 24 × 14.5 × 6.5 cm, this is a tunnel for small rodents. The height is 6.5 cm on the outside, so the passage is narrow. For dwarf hamsters, mice and gerbils that is just right: they slip through easily. For an adult Syrian hamster the tunnel is too tight. Choose a tunnel with a larger diameter for him, so he can walk through comfortably.
A tunnel for digging calls for a generous layer of Zooply bedding. Mice like to make the middle section cosy with Zooply nesting material. The wood may be gnawed. Once the tunnel has been chewed down too far, replace it.
No, the passage is too narrow for an adult Syrian hamster. He would have to squeeze through and could get stuck. This tunnel is intended for dwarf hamsters, mice and gerbils. For a Syrian hamster, choose a tunnel with a roomier diameter.
The T shape gives the tunnel three exits. That feels safer to a prey animal, because there is always a way out. It also makes the tunnel more exciting to explore: your pet can choose a different route every time.
Yes, that is fine. Gerbils love to gnaw, and this pinewood is suitable for it. Gnaw marks are normal. Replace the tunnel once it has been chewed so far that the passages are no longer intact.
Lift the tunnel, shake out the bedding and brush the inside clean with a narrow, dry brush. If there is a wet spot, let the wood dry thoroughly before putting it back.
Yes. Place it next to a straight wooden tunnel or a house to create a longer route. In a large enclosure, this gives you a little burrow system your pet can run around in endlessly.
Behind Knaagplaza is 't Knaagplein in Bodegraven, specialised in rodents and rabbits. We know from experience that digging and making burrows is central to many small rodents. That is why we choose accessories we consider a good fit ourselves and that support this behaviour. Combine this T-tunnel with Zooply, our own brand, for an enclosure made for digging.
