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| [[Image:snakeheadhold.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Restraint of a [[Royal Python|Royal python]]''' © RVC]] | | [[Image:snakeheadhold.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Restraint of a [[Royal Python|Royal python]]''' © RVC]] |
| ==Physical restraint== | | ==Physical restraint== |
− | Physical or [[Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia|chemical restraint]] of snakes is frequently required in order to follow safe protocols for a [[Snake Physical Examination|physical examination]]. The best method for transport of non-venomous and non-aggressive species is simply a cotton bag into which snakes will often retreat voluntarily. Prior to handling any snake, it is important to establish the species or else a dangerous snakes may be inadvertently handled without due care. Ideally snakes should be handled minimally. Hypothermia is not a method of restraint. The oculovasal reflex is not seen in snakes. When handling a snake for the first time, it is safest to grasp just behind a snake’s head before lifting the rest of the body. | + | Physical or chemical restraint of snakes is frequently required in order to follow safe protocols for a [[Snake Physical Examination|physical examination]]. The best method for transport of non-venomous and non-aggressive species is simply a cotton bag into which snakes will often retreat voluntarily. Prior to handling any snake, it is important to establish the species or else a dangerous snakes may be inadvertently handled without due care. Ideally snakes should be handled minimally. Hypothermia is not a method of restraint. The oculovasal reflex is not seen in snakes. When handling a snake for the first time, it is safest to grasp just behind a snake’s head before lifting the rest of the body. |
| *Be gentle when handling any snakes. | | *Be gentle when handling any snakes. |
− | *[[:Category:Snake Species|Some species]] must be handled with care, even though they are non-venomous, since they can be very aggressive. These include reticulated pythons and anacondas. | + | *Some species must be handled with care, even though they are non-venomous, since they can be very aggressive. These include reticulated pythons and anacondas. |
| *Large snakes, such as [[Burmese Python|Burmese pythons]], should not be handled by one person alone in case of an accident. | | *Large snakes, such as [[Burmese Python|Burmese pythons]], should not be handled by one person alone in case of an accident. |
− | *Some snakes may defecate during manual restraint so it is advisable for the [[Vent|vent]] and lower part of the body to be kept in a bag (e.g. pillow case). | + | *Some snakes may defecate during manual restraint so it is advisable for the vent and lower part of the body to be kept in a bag (e.g. pillow case). |
| ===Handling=== | | ===Handling=== |
| Non-venomous snakes should be physically restrained by holding the head at the quadrate/mandible level and supporting the body of the snake. For every three to four feet of snake body, an extra handler should be positioned to support the spine. A snake should never be handled by being placed around the neck of a human. The behaviour of the animal should be observed from a distance prior to grasping. Large constrictors should only be handled when there are two people present. They are extremely powerful and a single handler is in danger of injury and even death. There may also be legal considerations regarding the possession of dangerous animals so ascertain that these are fulfilled. | | Non-venomous snakes should be physically restrained by holding the head at the quadrate/mandible level and supporting the body of the snake. For every three to four feet of snake body, an extra handler should be positioned to support the spine. A snake should never be handled by being placed around the neck of a human. The behaviour of the animal should be observed from a distance prior to grasping. Large constrictors should only be handled when there are two people present. They are extremely powerful and a single handler is in danger of injury and even death. There may also be legal considerations regarding the possession of dangerous animals so ascertain that these are fulfilled. |
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| ==Chemical restraint== | | ==Chemical restraint== |
− | Restraint can be induced by parenteral injection of a variety of sedatives. Ketamine is a commonly used dissociative. To facilitate intravenous induction, ketamine can be administered by intramuscular injection. | + | Restraint can be induced by parenteral [[Snake Injection|injection]] of a variety of sedatives. Ketamine is a commonly used dissociative. To facilitate intravenous induction, ketamine can be administered by [[Snake Injection|intramuscular injection]]. |
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− | *Find out more about [[Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia|anaesthesia in reptiles]]. | + | *Find out more about [[Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia|anaesthesia in snakes]]. |
| '''Useful resources''' | | '''Useful resources''' |
| *[http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/213400.htm&word=snakes Snakebite Introduction (invenomation treatment) - The Merck Veterinary Manual] | | *[http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/213400.htm&word=snakes Snakebite Introduction (invenomation treatment) - The Merck Veterinary Manual] |
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| + | |full text = [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2007/20073120079.pdf ''' Dealing with venomous herps...!''' Paré, J. A.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 21, Orlando, Florida, USA, 2007, 2007, pp 1605-1607] |
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| + | [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2006/20063121838.pdf ''' An overview of pet reptile species and proper handling.''' Paré, J. A.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 20, Orlando, Florida, USA, 7-11 January, 2006, 2006, pp 1661-1664] |
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| [[Category:Snake_Examination|B]] | | [[Category:Snake_Examination|B]] |
| [[Category:Snake_Husbandry]] | | [[Category:Snake_Husbandry]] |