Reptile Handling and Restraint

Question 1

How do you restrain a Snake?

Answer 1

To restrain any nonpoisonous snake grab the animal behind its head and support its body on your arm.
If the snake is longer than three feet than it will require one restrainer per each three feet.

Question 2

What tools are used to restrain poisonous or nonpoisonous snakes and how do you use them?

Answer 2

Snake hook: a tool used to press the snake’s head against a solid surface like a floor or tabletop

Plexiglas tube: A tool used to restrain a snake; this tube should have one opening, it should be half the length of the snake, and its diameter should be large enough for the snake to enter but small enough to prevent the snake from turning around.
Let the snake enter the tube and grab the open end of the tube and the snake protruding from it; this hold will prevent the snake from backing up.

Question 3

What is a Snake Hook?

Answer 3

A tool used to press the snake’s head against a solid surface like a floor or a tabletop

Question 4

What is a Plexiglas Tube?

Answer 4

A tool used to restrain a snake; this tube should have one opening, it should be half the length of the snake, and its diameter should be large enough for the snake to enter but small enough to prevent the snake from turning around.
Let the snake enter the tube and grab the open end of the tube and the snake protruding from it; this hold will prevent the snake from backing up

Question 5

How do you weight a snake?

Answer 5

Place the snake in a large pillowcase, tie it shut and place it directly on the scale.

Question 6

How do you restrain a Turtle?

Answer 6

Restrain a turtle by grabbing its shell, make sure when restraining a snapping turtle grab it by the rear third of its shell so it cannot bite you.

Question 7

How do you keep a turtle from moving away from you?

Answer 7

Place it on a ledge or pedestal taller that its legs and small than its shell.

Question 8

If a turtle retracts its legs and head what should you do?

Answer 8

First, never place your face or hands directly in front of a retracted turtle.
If you wish to pull the turtle’s head from its shell; use a pair of tongs.

Question 9

How do you restraint a lizard?

Answer 9

Restrain a lizard by grabbing it around its shoulders and using your other hand to restrain its hindquarters.

Question 10

How do you calm a lizard?

Answer 10

To calm a lizard you can place a towel over its eyes or place the lizard on a wall because if makes the lizard feel more comfortable.