Title: (Optional) Describe methods of moving nonaggressive common exotic animals into and out of cages or enclosures.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Handling Common Exotic Companion Animals

Description should include

- required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- the natural nonaggressive and aggressive behaviors of teacher-selected species of exotic animal (e.g., rodents, rabbits, reptiles, birds, fish)
- the effect of stress on teacher-selected species
- methods for calming animals prior to moving
- safety hazards and restraint issues specific to teacher-selected species
- identification of potential escape routes and methods of decreasing risk of escape
- standard, safe practices for moving and transporting the animal.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What behaviors would a reptile exhibit to indicate it may respond aggressively to handling?
- Why is it important to examine the type of caging the reptile is in prior to attempting to remove it from the cage?
- What types of restraint equipment could be used to assist in handling a reptile?
- What potential injuries could occur to the animal due to inappropriate restraint and/or handling? What potential injuries could occur to the handler?
- How can using the wrong equipment cause disease or injury to fish?
- What should be done to prepare a new tank prior to attempting to move the fish?
- What are the methods of safely handling and/or restraining common pet birds?
- Why is it important to understand bird anatomy as it pertains to restraint methods?
- How could a handler minimize stress to a bird during handling?
- What steps should a handler take in moving a bird? How do these steps vary depending on species?