Yes, they swallow! Each of these puppets has a tongue and an opening in the back of their throat so that they can take objects (they each come with a "cookie") like fridge magnets, rubberballs.... whatever seems appropriate for a puppet diet.... Not only can they swallow, they can spit, cough, and hide things in their mouth! Originally created by people who make fully articulated puppets for speech pathology and therapy, these sweet, cute and clever puppets are a delight for everyone. In educational circles, children are allowed to "feed" the puppets magnet letters they name correctly, or color blocks etc.... the giggle of feeding them is enough to make the child forget they re doing something challenging! For more ideas and insights to these wonderful puppets, read our TIPS page included in our TIPS section. Vinnie the Varmit -- a Puppet that Swallows! Vinnie is a robust 15" varmit.... and he loves to sneak bites and bits from your hand -- which he swallows right down! He comes with his own little "cookie" snack, but he can eat just about anything. And will. Availability: Usually ships the next business day. PPVINV$37.95 Turtle Puppet that Swallows (12") Last one -- no imge at this time, but made by the same person as Vinnie the Varmint -- very cute. Swallows, with soft lips. (no teeth or tongue for speech therapy, sorry) Availability: Usually ships the next business day. swtltRegular price: $37.50Our Special Price: $24.95 Mouse Puppet that Swallows (12") Last one -- no imge at this time, but made by the same person as Vinnie the Varmint -- very cute. Swallows, with soft lips. (no teeth or tongue for speech therapy, sorry) Availability: Usually ships the next business day. swmseRegular price: $37.50Our Special Price: $24.95 A NOTE FROM PURCIFUL to Therapists: Puppets that Swallow ********************************************* REACH US BY EMAIL AT purcifuls@yahoo.com OR BY PHONE AT (806) 239 2927 during business hours. IF YOU DON'T GET A LIVE PERSON -- JUST KEEP TRYING! THIS TIME OF YEAR WE TAKE LOTS OF CALLS!! ********************************************************* BE SURE TO CLICK THE GLOBE ICON AND GO TO OUR FRONT PAGE FOR CURRENT SPECIAL OFFERS AND COUPONS!!! ********************************************************* FOR COMPLETE SHIPPING DETAILS (what kinds are offered, how long it takes, how to choose etc....) CLICK THE "SHIPPING INFO" BUTTON on the left side of any page. ********************************************************* To find out about Purciful's Policies -- privacy, security, returns, placing orders by mail and phone, or just about us -- go to the ABOUT PURCIFUL'S AND POLICIES link -- it's in the column of purple buttons on the left side of every shopping page!