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by Nakita on July 24, 2009
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I have had an adult Gila Monster bite through my Midwest gloves (the ones without staples)with very minimal effort.
The bite occurred on my middle finger and went through both the top and bottom of the glove.
I did receive puncture wounds but no adverse effects from the venom. I assume it is because the leather and lining of the glove trapped the venom before it reached the wound.
I know that is a bit irrelevant for you snake guys but thought it would be of interest.
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by Cro on July 24, 2009
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Jackie,
I do not think that your experience with the gloves is a bit irrelevant at all.
It further illustrates that the gloves are not puncture resistant to the point where folks should trust them fully with venomous animals.
They can provide some added protection, but I really do not think a snake, or Heloderma proof glove has yet to be made.
Best Regards
John Z
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by agkistrodude on July 24, 2009
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I can't really say anything pro or con for the gloves as I've never tried them. But I've wondered, don't they restrict allot of movement/feeling/agility while wearing them? And would this outweigh the benefits? Just curious, not trying to knock them. Take care, Marty
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by Cro on July 24, 2009
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Marty,
The gloves are fairly agile, although a bit awkward when trying to work with small snakes while wearing them.
You could grasp something like a snake hook or larger snake with them fairly well, however, if you were say trying to restrain a juvenile copperhead to force feed it, they would not work all that well for that. They have this slickness to them that causes them to be less secure in holding a small moving snake.
In cases like that, I prefer just using split grain cow hide gloves. So far, I have not had a snake fang make it through them, although that is probably a bit dangerous to try. And it is not something I would try with a larger venomous snake.
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John Z
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by Kingetula on July 25, 2009
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When handling small snakes these gloves they get in my way most the time. If I'm just working in the cage they are fine, (Water bowl, hide box etc...)
I don't just dare any of my snakes to bite the gloves, I still handle them like I don't have the gloves on. (Hook, tongs, and respect)
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by agkistrodude on July 25, 2009
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It sounds like they would be a good "extra precaution", if used like John and Scott suggest. In fact, from what I'm reading, a pair of these gloves may very well have prevented a tubing experience gone very wrong for me this past May, and surely would have been cheaper! I may give them a try. Good, interesting topic, I hadn't thought about these for awhile.I always just thought that they'd be too cumbersome. Take care, Marty
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