Puffer Caterpillar

[inflatoal47]

Just inflated a puffer caterpillar for the first time, wow! They get so big and stay very soft so you can just put your hand all the way through. Even at its full capacity.

If anyone wants a squishy GL1200 like inflatable, go for a puffer caterpillar! I’m just shocked how soft they are, a bit like a under inflated weather balloon.

They smell rather strange too, not latex, it’s a unique smell, and they are very sticky.

Al

[Danniballoon]

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Love them. The giant sized ones are awesome

They do pop like a balloon however, if you are not to careful with them

[inflatoal47]

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Love them. The giant sized ones are awesome

They do pop like a balloon however, if you are not to careful with them

Wow! That’s huge! Yes they do pop but I find they don’t get tight, so it’s hard to tell when they are gonna bang.

[Londonj2014]

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How do you tie them off?

I've tried making a small hole at the top to pump the air in but find that it's so hard to somehow tie them off. I've tried using a clip and elastic bands.

[gardenofwank]

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They're made from TPR. Do not combine them with balloons/inflatables as it destroys latex/pvc.

[Djballbounce]

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How are yall inflating these? I just bought a couple

[inflatoal47]

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How are yall inflating these? I just bought a couple

Just make a small hole in the top, insert pump, and most importantly have fun ��

[Londonj2014]

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But how do you tie this off? What do you use, as there is no neck on this to tie.

[gardenofwank]

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But how do you tie this off? What do you use, as there is no neck on this to tie.

I don't tie it since the hole I make is usually blocked by the caterpillar itself. Since there is no pressure like inside a balloon, the hole does not burst open. Mind you, the hole is also very small, more like a puncture.

[Londonj2014]

I'll follow your suggestion, GoW, and make the hole I make only a tiny puncture.

I just found these 18-inch caterpillars today, the biggest ones I have ever seen!
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[Kitten]

Oh this brings back memories. I remember having one of them and realising they stretch and wondering if I could blow it up. I cut the top off and blew into it and to my delight, it started inflating. It just kept getting bigger and bigger. I should mention at this point I had never popped a balloon because I was too scared. I thought as these weren't balloons, they wouldn't go bang. It seemed to get bigger than me, but I just kept going, wondering if I could fill the room. Of course it eventually burst and scared the life out of me. I never tried it again after that (especially as I got in trouble from parents and wasn't allowed any more)

[Londonj2014]

What can I use to inflate these? I know this sounds like a stupid question but as the hole is only a small puncture, I don't know what to use after I have punctured it.

[inflatedskintight]

If you make a small hole in the rubber, you can actually insert the valve from a discarded inflatable toy (cut it out with the round part which forms its base) and the rubber will seal around the bottom of the valve without any need for glue or anything. I've blown up these puffer balls and caterpillars like that. Just be careful of heat - the puffer material melts very easily when stretched, even the warm air from a room heater is enough :-(

[Londonj2014]

So I'm trying out one of these caterpillars! I've taken your advice GOW and IST and have just made a small hole and gone from there. I used the tiny plastic pipe that came with a small wubble bubble. These photos show how it looks at the moment but I'm pretty sure it can be inflated a lot more! It is approximately 6ft in length and 2ft wide and still very squishy.

How big do these caterpillars get?