On The Topic of Kapok: An Informal Discussion
Kapok is a natural fibre harvested from the kapok tree. It is commonly marketed as a nesting material for small animals as an alternative to 'hamster wool', as it has short fibres so does not pose a risk for limb entanglement. However, while some are willing to accept that the kapok cannot tangle limbs, many are still insistent that it is "just as dangerous, if not worse!" and a whole list of arguments are given in defence. But just how accurate are these arguments, and are t