The Turtle Head Immobilization System (THIS): A Tool for Faster and Safer Handling and Processing of Aggressive Turtle Species

dc.contributor.author	Munscher, Eric C.
dc.contributor.author	Butterfield, Brian P.
dc.contributor.author	Carstairs, Sue
dc.contributor.author	Dupuis-Desormeaux, Marc
dc.contributor.author	Munscher, Jessica
dc.contributor.author	Osborne, Wayne
dc.contributor.author	Hauge, Brian
dc.date.accessioned	2020-04-29T18:28:00Z
dc.date.available	2020-04-29T18:28:00Z
dc.date.issued	2015-12
dc.description.abstract	The turtle head immobilization tool (THIS) is an efficient and cost effective tool to aid in the processing of large, aggressive turtles such as the Eastern Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina). THIS aids in the reduction of aggressive behaviors by calming the animal during processing and minimizing injuries to the turtle and handlers. This simple tool also streamlines the processing itself, by allowing researchers to focus on measurements and markings, instead of having to maintain the constant vigilance often needed to work safely around these animals.	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	IRCF Reptiles & Amphibians 22.4 (2015): 173–177.	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/10315/37326
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.subject	snapping turtle	en_US
dc.subject	head	en_US
dc.subject	immobilization	en_US
dc.subject	safety	en_US
dc.subject	processing	en_US
dc.title	The Turtle Head Immobilization System (THIS): A Tool for Faster and Safer Handling and Processing of Aggressive Turtle Species	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US

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