A modular warp pipe that can be made as complex or as simple as you wish.
All objects should be printed with 6+ walls so that incidental chewing risks are reduced. Read more safety notes below.
I am using this print myself, first hand, in my own enclosure, with my own mice. However, you and you alone are responsible for deciding if this is safe and suitable for your specific pets and setups. I can’t promise that anything I share will be completely safe, chew-proof, or problem-free, and I don't take responsibility for any issues that might arise with your pets as a result of using them. Please always supervise your animals with new items, check regularly for damage, and remove anything that looks unsafe.
PET ANIMAL SAFETY NOTES
- PLA and PETG are generally considered biologically inert and non-toxic for reptiles and rodents, but pet behavior matters more than material when it comes to safety.
- PLA is not preferred if this is for chewing species (like mice) because it is relatively brittle, can snap into sharp fragments, and those pieces can be swallowed, creating a choking and internal injury risk and potentially causing digestive blockages.
- PETG is usually a better choice than PLA because it is tougher and less brittle, so it is harder for animals to break off sharp chunks. Swallowing a little bit of bitten-off PLA or PETA isn't in itself necessarily an an issue for them, but sharp pieces would be, which is why PLA should be avoided in paticular.
- This print should use 6+ walls, which creates a solid, dense barrier that is much harder to bite through and will result in small chunks being taken out which is less of a problem, rather than potentially sharp pieces of a thin wall.
- New 3D-printed items should be monitored initially; if an animal is an aggressive chewer and visible damage/fragments appear, the item should be removed.
- 3D prints are inherently layered and slightly porous, so they can trap moisture, urine, and bacteria; sanding and optionally sealing, plus regular cleaning and inspection, is important for reptiles. Replace the item periodically.
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