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Ancol Small Animal Tuff Tube

An expandable plastic tunnel for hamsters, rats and gerbils that bends to hold any shape

£4.29

· tracked · UK mainland estimate · 14-day promise

UK delivery £2.99 · free over £39

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On supervision

Ancol are clear this is for supervised use only - it isn't indestructible, and their guidance is to make sure your pet can escape from it if needed and to remove it from use at the first sign of damage, rather than waiting for it to fail completely.

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Why we chose it

Being able to bend it into a new shape is the actual point of this one - a fixed tunnel does the same job once and then just sits there. It's also cheap enough to buy two and build an actual layout.

— Matt, founder

Specifications

Material: Durable, easy-to-clean plastic.
Brand: Ancol
Material: Durable, easy-to-clean plastic.

Full description

A tunnel that's always exactly the same shape stops being interesting to a small pet fairly quickly, because there's nothing left to investigate once the layout is memorised. One that can be twisted into a different shape each time you set it up stays a novelty rather than becoming furniture.

The Tuff Tube is a flexible, expandable plastic tube that can be bent and twisted into whatever shape you choose, and it holds that shape once you let go. It expands up to 75cm and measures around 9cm across, and it's suitable for hamsters, rats and small gerbils.

Expands up to 75cm
Approx. 9cm across
Durable, easy-to-clean plastic
Bends and holds any shape you set it to
Suitable for hamsters, rats and small gerbils
Available in red and yellow

On supervision. Ancol are clear this is for supervised use only - it isn't indestructible, and their guidance is to make sure your pet can escape from it if needed and to remove it from use at the first sign of damage, rather than waiting for it to fail completely.

Who it's for: owners of hamsters, rats and small gerbils who want an enrichment tunnel they can reshape and rearrange, rather than a fixed tube that goes in the same spot every time.

Delivery

Tracked UK delivery — your estimated arrival date is shown above and updates automatically. Standard delivery £2.99, and free on orders over £39. Full details on our delivery information page. Delivery information

Returns

14 days to change your mind, no interrogation. Items need to be unused (sensory products unopened, for hygiene). Full details on our delivery & returns page.

Payment

Secure checkout by Stripe — cards, Apple Pay, Link and Klarna. We never see or store your card details.

Common questions

How big does it get?

It expands up to 75cm and is around 9cm across.

What pets is it suitable for?

Hamsters, rats and small gerbils, per Ancol's own guidance.

What's it made from?

Durable, easy-to-clean plastic.

Can I leave my pet in it unsupervised?

No, Ancol say it's for supervised use only, and to check your pet can escape from it and remove it from use at the first sign of damage.

What colours does it come in?

Red and yellow.

How long does delivery take?

Your estimated delivery date is shown above and updates automatically. UK orders are sent tracked — standard delivery is £2.99, and free on orders over £39.

How do I track my order?

As soon as your order is dispatched we email you a tracking link, so you can follow it all the way to your door.

What is it made from?

Durable, easy-to-clean plastic.. Full specifications are listed above.

What if I need to return my order?

You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind. Just email us with your order number and we’ll send the return steps the same working day — see our delivery & returns page for details.

Why buy from Giddy Pets?

Carefully selected by pet ownersEvery product is chosen and quality-checked by people who actually live with dogs, cats and small pets.
Tracked delivery on every orderUK delivery with tracking as standard — and it’s free when you spend over £39.
UK customer supportReal, UK-based humans read every email — usually Matt, the founder. No bots, no ticket numbers.
Easy returns14 days to change your mind, no interrogation. If it’s not right, we’ll make it right.