Estimate shipping
Latex teat with a short, thin nipple suitable for:
- Small in-pouch kangaroos
- Small in-pouch wallabies
- Possums
Sleeve fits Wombaroo Feeding Bottle or any bottle with a neck diameter of 18–24 mm.
Guidelines for Use
Teat Selection
The teat should resemble the mother's in size and shape to ensure mouth comfort, fit, and correct tooth eruption. Marsupial teats get longer as the joey grows, so progression to longer teats is important.
Hole Size
There is no hole in the teats, so the carer needs to make a hole to suit the animal being fed. Pierce the tip of the teat with a hot needle to make a hole about 1 mm in diameter, or for large animals, cut a hole with scissors. If the hole is too small, excessive sucking will quickly weaken the tip and the end will blow out. If this is happening, the hole is probably too small for the animal — make a larger hole. The hole should be large enough for milk to drip out slowly when the bottle is inverted.
Feeding Technique
Small animals can be fed using a syringe with a teat pulled over the end, to give greater control of milk flow with the plunger. Guidance should be obtained from experienced carers on correct feeding technique for different animals.
Care & Storage
Latex is a natural product. Deterioration can be slowed by storing teats in a dry place away from light. An opaque, airtight container should be used. Immediately after use, teats should be washed in warm soapy water, dried, and stored as above. Some carers sterilise by boiling or with infant sterilising solutions.
🛍️ We Care About Every Dollar You Spend
As a local Australian pet store, we genuinely want our customers to get the best value. That’s why we provide a 99petshops link above—so you can easily compare prices across different retailers and choose what works best for you.
Please note that the information on 99petshops may not always be accurate or up to date. We are not affiliated with any sellers listed there, and we do not take responsibility for any external websites, pricing, product availability, or purchase outcomes. Use at your own discretion.
This tool is our way of making shopping more transparent and honest. We appreciate your trust and continued support 🐾