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Snake Handling and Restraint (view source)
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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 [[Snake Injection|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.
*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.