{"product_id":"hay-steam-sterilizer-small-animal-bedding","title":"Ametza Hay Steam Sterilizer — 10 Gallon Small-Animal Bedding","description":"\"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMold and storage mites can trigger URI, GI stasis, and skin disease in rabbits and guinea pigs. The Ametza Hay Steam Sterilizer eliminates them in 18 minutes per batch without compromising nutrient content.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam-pasteurizes up to 5 lb of hay per cycle at 180°F for 18 minutes. Kills 99.9% of mold spores (including Aspergillus), storage mites, and fungal contaminants. Cools and drains automatically. Pair with \u003ca href=\"\"\u003edust-free pellets\u003c\/a\u003e for the cleanest possible diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamber capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 lb dry hay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycle time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 minutes (includes cool-down)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240V, 1800W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater reservoir:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 L — distilled water recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\"\" W × 14\"\" D × 20\"\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShow rabbits and URI-prone lines (NZW, Rex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExotic-pet vets and rescue shelters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOwners with respiratory allergies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResearch facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes steam destroy vitamins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat-labile vitamins (A, E) drop 5–10%. Fiber, protein, and minerals are unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I sterilize pellets too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — pellets fracture with steam. Use only for long-stem hay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for chinchillas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — steam-treated hay is excellent for chinchillas. See \u003ca href=\"\"\u003echinchilla feed guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I sterilize?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat any hay bought in bulk, any hay stored over 90 days, or any hay showing visible dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Safety Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\"\u003eChinchilla GI Stasis Prevention\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- ametza-xlinks --\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Ametza\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore pellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eAlfalfa 10 lb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eTimothy 25 lb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eVariety Pack\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eBulk 50 lb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding guides:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eFlemish Giant\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eNetherland Dwarf\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eHolland Lop\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eMini Rex\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eLionhead\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eNigerian Dwarf Goat\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003ePygmy Goat\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eChinchilla\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eTexas\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eFlorida\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eNortheast\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003ePacific Northwest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop by category:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eHay Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eFeeders \u0026amp; Dispensers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eBundles \u0026amp; Starter Kits\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eEmergency Prep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\"","brand":"Ametza LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64710524797277,"sku":"AMZ-HAY-STEA-STER-SMAL","price":1499.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/1186\/5949\/files\/image_ed0a8864-b465-4e12-a7dd-a46ce12edbb8.png?v=1778909002","url":"https:\/\/animalidomesticicasa.com\/products\/hay-steam-sterilizer-small-animal-bedding","provider":"Il mio negozio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}