|
1-5 of 5 messages
|
Page 1 of 1
|
|
A note on Hexarmor gloves
|
Reply
|
|
by Rattler4 on May 23, 2012
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
|
There is on thing that I would have to note about hex armour. Hexarmor lists their gloves in two catagories when it comes to puncture resistance: puncture resistance and needlestick resistance. The hercules r8E were both if I remember correctly. They sell a glove that is similar to the hercules r8E, but is listed as hercules r6E and does not have the needlestick protection. What was the model of the gloves that the staff member was wearing when he was bitten? What was the model of the hex armor gloves that midwest had listed as "snake gloves" on their site? Midwest carries ( or carried) two different models of the hex armour gloves. One thing I find interesting is midwest in their catalog has a glove called extreme heavy duty glove or something like that, that doesn't have the usual disclaimer like the other gloves do. I'm sure this is just an oversight on their part. Hex armor now sells a pair of gloves called Hercules™ NSR (Item Number 3041) that they claim have the highest needlestick protection available, to all parts of the hand, though the cuff is shorter. Here is the link: http://www.hexarmor.com/products/detail/hercules-nsr/
|
| |
|
RE: A note on Hexarmor gloves
|
Reply
|
|
by Rattler4 on May 23, 2012
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
Quick note and update on my last post. While searching through hexarmors site I came to a page that was about Donald Shultz. While looking at that page hex armor states that the Hercules NSR 3041 provides the highest level of protection from snake bites on the market. Has anybody used this particular model before? Here is the link for that page: http://pages.hexarmor.com/snakehandling-donaldschultz.html
The link is to the right and about halfway down the page. Any thoughts?
|
| |
|
RE: A note on Hexarmor gloves
|
Reply
|
|
by gloveguy on May 24, 2012
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
The R8E (HexArmor part number 3180) has been discontinued, the NSR (HexArmor part number 3041) has been modified with a better (more flexible and form fitting) design and a longer cuff. The NSR combines the two gloves.
The R6E (HexArmor part number 400R6E) is not for snake protection, it can be used for animal handeling (cats, mice, etc..). The R6E is also know for razor wire and other heavy duty puncture hazards. The R6E is made will different fabric, it is also not needle resistant like the 3041 or 3180.
All three gloves are considered heavy duty puncture resistant, however when handling snakes I would want to wear the needle resistant gloves.
I have met quite a few people from HexArmor, these are great people and they make some amazing products. I definitely recommend their products.
|
| |
|
RE: A note on Hexarmor gloves
|
Reply
|
|
by ReptileCarolinas on May 24, 2012
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
|
I love my r8 pair, had them for several years (technically the university paid for them but I got to take them home when the professor closed up shop), real good for small stuff, but I still use a hook because you never know :)
|
| |
|
RE: A note on Hexarmor gloves
|
Reply
|
|
by KaouthiaKeeper on June 7, 2012
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
I use the venom defender gloves put out by: http://snakeprofessional.com/venom-defender-gloves.html
I got them from some guy named Clem over in England. I had to have them shipped through customs so they took about a month to get here. They work really well and you can see YouTube videos of people using them here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_MV4BGdmPQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QropZsDxmPQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8ah5tsHw5A
I had the R6 Hercules gloves from hex armor before I got them and they worked really well too but it was hard to move your hands in them. The venom defender gloves are much easier to use and work just as well. You just have to be care full when using them. Take the snakes out on a hook for a few hours every day and gradually introduce them to being supported by the gloves. Make sure you hold them far away from your chest, and keep control of their upper bodies. Also, always take them out with the hook first. Honestly, the novelty where's off after a while and it’s probably easier to just use hooks when you have to handle them for maintenance.
Also, in my experience with these gloves I have come to realize that some snakes are really calm when you hold them and adjust really well to the gloves and other snakes are just pogo sticks with venom and go fucking ape shit when you take them out. My cobra and my female squams are like puppies out of the cage they are completely calm and just want to explore and flick their tongues around but my male squam is a lunatic so I don’t even mess with him I just leave him alone and let him hang out in his bush.
|
| |
|
Email Subscription
You are not subscribed to this topic.
Subscribe!
My Subscriptions
Subscriptions Help
Check our help page for help using
, or send questions, comments, or suggestions to the
Manager.
|
