The protocol for an alligator stomach pump apparently includes duct-tape, a two-by-six the length of the alligator, and a large diameter PVC pipe, along with the more "normal" equipment.
that sounds eminently sensible, and far from living on the edge.
(unless the prelude calls for 1:1 wrestling to subdue the critter, of course ...)
i've not handled an alligator myself, but i can imagine they're not readily convinced to allow a chunk of pipe to be shoved down their throat :)
[have handled a plethora of snakes and other reptiles. some of our local beasties can be quite testy. but then so too our marsupials, arachnids, and so on.]
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Date: 2012-08-03 08:04 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2012-08-03 06:31 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2012-08-05 07:32 am (UTC)(unless the prelude calls for 1:1 wrestling to subdue the critter, of course ...)
i've not handled an alligator myself, but i can imagine they're not readily convinced to allow a chunk of pipe to be shoved down their throat :)
[have handled a plethora of snakes and other reptiles. some of our local beasties can be quite testy. but then so too our marsupials, arachnids, and so on.]
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Date: 2012-08-05 02:32 pm (UTC)