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    Default Squirrel Ladders---SAVE LIVES !!

    Here is a SIMPLE, FAST, CHEAP way to assure that any squirrel that accidently lands in a toilet---has an easy means to get out,
    --or at least hang on
    and not drown. ( especially FLYERS )I was asked to post these on Rama's thread, but I thought they might reach more folks if it was on a seperate thread.
    That hardware cloth wire is available at most hardware stores and is sold by the foot from a large roll.
    You can mold it--shape it with your hands...it is very flexible.
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    Default Re: Squirrel Ladders---SAVE LIVES !!

    I think this needs to be a sticky someplace, also....
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    Default Re: Squirrel Ladders---SAVE LIVES !!

    I was just telling member Susan HHRP about this yesterday...

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    Default Re: Squirrel Ladders---SAVE LIVES !!

    Wonderful idea to make people aware of this!!

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    Default Re: Squirrel Ladders---SAVE LIVES !!

    Isn't it easier to train the humans to close the lid?...

    Wait, scratch that, I have children & a husband too, ...

    Great idea!

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    Default Re: Squirrel Ladders---SAVE LIVES !!

    Quote Originally Posted by ZooMomma
    Isn't it easier to train the humans to close the lid?...

    Wait, scratch that, I have children & a husband too, ...

    Great idea!

    IF ANYone has ANY advice on how to train the hubs to close the lid---oh, I'll pay thousands! LOL! Thanks for the squirrel ladder idea stosh! brilliant!

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    Default Re: Squirrel Ladders---SAVE LIVES !!

    I would be interested if you could send me one, I don’t have a way to make one.

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    Default Re: Squirrel Ladders---SAVE LIVES !!

    Quote Originally Posted by melobryan View Post
    I would be interested if you could send me one, I don’t have a way to make one.
    It really is simple. ANY hardware store or Home Depot has "hardware cloth". That is just heavy wire...that is sold from a roll.. 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch wire works well... One foot from the roll will make 6 "ladders". Home Depot will even cut them for you-- pieces should be 6 inch by 12 inch. Try to bend down any wires that stick out from the sides. Then you press it ( the ladder) down over the top of the bowl. It bends very easily.
    GOOD LUCK.

    You CAN Do This...

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    Thank you for this warning and the very good information! I will certainly keep this in mind.
    Recently the industry has come up with different types of plastic mesh with holes between ¼" to ½". Very sturdy and durable material that has the advantage of not rusting compared to other products.

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    This brought back a memory when our Ricky fell in the toilet. He did get out then ran scared all through the house,,,, what a clean up that was. Lids down

    Wherever you are Ricky we miss you

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