ABSTRACT
The demonstration shows you how to restrain rats using one hand. Watch closely as the technician holds the rat by the base of the tail and slides the index and middle fingers over the shoulder of the rat while grasping its body with the thumb and ring finger. This method of restraint is commonly used for a number of procedures.
Voice-Over 1: Grasp the base of the rat’s tail with your non-dominant hand. Lift and move the rat to your forearm while switching the tail hold to the dominant hand. Slide your index and middle fingers over the rat’s shoulders while wrapping the thumb and ring finger around the abdomen to secure the restraint. Mastering this technique will allow you to safely perform a number of procedures.
