More Exotics

Question 1

Two concerns for snakes

Answer 1

1. Primary: head (identify if venomous)
2. Size (support body)

Question 2

Ferrets are predators similar to cats, what is their primary concern

Answer 2

Biting

Question 2

Four capture tools for snakes

Answer 2

1. Control head
2. Hooks
3. Tongs
4. Tube (clear, no turning around)

Question 3

Three ferret restraints

Answer 3

1. Scruff: yawn reflex
2. Forelimb control
3. Cat stretch

Question 4

Rabbits are prey that are territorial and will “fight”. What syndrome should we be aware of

Answer 4

Broken back syndrome

Question 5

What causes the Broken back syndrome

Answer 5

The higher muscle to ratio skeleton, big kicks can shock spinal cord take neural function

Question 6

Other than NeVeR picking up by the ears… what to remember when handling rabbits

Answer 6

Support the back with a football hold or rabbit burrito bc they will kick if they don’t feel supported

Question 7

Large rodent: Guinea pigs and Chinchilla restraint (2)

Answer 7

1. Football hold
2. Towel restraint

Question 8

Rat/ Mice restraint

Answer 8

Temporary tail grab to get close to the body before scrufing

Question 9

Two things to be cautious about with Gerbils

Answer 9

Never grab at the end of the tail bc of fur slip

Question 10

Easiest restraint for Gerbils

Answer 10

Cup hands or an actual cup

Question 11

Two cautions with hamsters when scruffing

Answer 11

1. Extra skin
2. Proptosis (eye pop out)