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pedro · 04-08-2009, 11:16 PM

Can anyone tell me if I use shredded paper, such as junk mail and computer paper, for bedding if there is any chance of having mites in the paper?

**Nancy** · 04-09-2009, 08:32 AM

Shredded paper is not safe. Shredded paper is dusty and the inks used are usually toxic so they breath in potentially toxic dust. Also, paper is cold when damp.

04-08-2009, 11:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
pedro Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14	shredded paper! bedding? Can anyone tell me if I use shredded paper, such as junk mail and computer paper, for bedding if there is any chance of having mites in the paper?

04-09-2009, 08:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nancy Hooked on Hogs Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 8,950	Re: shredded paper! bedding? Shredded paper is not safe. Shredded paper is dusty and the inks used are usually toxic so they breath in potentially toxic dust. Also, paper is cold when damp. __________________ * * * Nancy * * * Retired from breeding Rescue contact for both the Hedgehog Welfare Society and the IHA Rescued over 70 (and counting) hedgehogs needing a new home http://freewebs.com/thehedgieden/

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