Lesson 2 Handling & Restraint Section 4 Birds, Rodents, Rabbits and Reptiles Flashcards
1
Q
What animal presents the biggest challenge when restraining?
A
Birds - unaccompanied to travel and arrive highly stressed. High stress in birds can cause sickness or even death.
2
Q
What area do you avoid when restraining a bird?
A
The breastbone which allows the bird to properly breathe
3
Q
What are 2 mechanical devices used to restrain rodents?
A
Acrylic rodent restrainer and the Forceps
4
Q
How do you measure restraint for a snake
A
1 restrainer per 3 feet of length