Product-Rodent

Environmental Enrichment

Shepherd Specialty Papers ALPHA-nest

3" x 3"

ALPHA-nest appeals to rodents’ natural nest-building behavior, with long cotton fibers allowing for easy shredding and manipulation. It does not contain threads, so rodents will not end up with limb entanglements. It is manufactured from 100% bleached cotton staple fibers to exacting standards, and the long fibers eliminate the potential for airborne dust after shredding. The hard nature of ALPHA-nest also provides rodents with food grinding problems a distraction, reducing those issues. ALPHA-nest is pre-cut; each sheet can fit through wire cage lids for easy dispensing. It is also autoclavable and available irradiated upon request

2,000- count cartons

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