SUPERSEDED Compiled Approved Plans for OPW20-0145 05

                          bag should be placed in safe location and everyone should be made aware not to touch any
                          bags containing fauna. All containers or bags containing a venomous animal should be labelled
                          and closed using zip ties.

                          Monitors
                          Monitors can be caught by the base of the tail; caution should be taken as these animals are
                          powerful and their bite can easily result in severe infections. When you have grabbed an
                          animal take care as they will easily swing towards the handler and can cause severe injuries
                          through scratching and biting. Once the animal is under some control, use a catch bag or towel
                          to cover their head, this will allow the handler to take hold of the neck. The hand/arm holding
                          the neck must align the wrist and forearm along the back of the monitor, the animal can then
                          be lifted. Tilt the head/neck back a small amount and hold the animal (away from your body)
                          be careful of the tail as it will be used to strike.
                          These animals need to be released straight away or placed into a suitably sized pet carrier or
                          calico/hessian bag.

                          Frogs
                          The spread of disease, such as the chytrid fungus, may occur as a result of handling frogs.
                          Unnecessary handling should be avoided, and the specimen released as soon as possible.
                          When handling amphibians, the handler should wear unused disposable gloves or capture and
                          handle frogs in single use lightweight plastic bags. Bare hands may be used provided they are
                          wiped before each capture with a sterilising alcohol-based hand disinfectant.

                          Bats/Flying Foxes
                          Bats should not be handled by staff that are not immunised. Bats should always be handled
                          with gloves, flying foxes should be handled with heavy duty gloves. Bats can carry a disease
                          called Lyssavirus which is closely related to the common rabies. If handlers are bitten or
                          scratched it should be reported immediately.
                          If several micro-bats are removed from one hollow, they should all be stored in the same
                          calico bag.


                     4.4. Storing Captured Fauna

                     Captured fauna should be secured in either a calico bag, snake bag or pet carrier after being
                     captured. If an animal is placed into a bag the end should be securely knotted closed and then tied
                     using a bag tie or zip-tie.
                     These bags should be placed in a quite dark location that is the appropriate temperature for the
                     species that has been captured. Captured fauna should be released into suitable habitat as soon
                     as possible. Some species are nocturnal and cannot be released till dusk, extra care should be
                     taken when storing an animal for this long a period to ensure it is not stressed or over/under
                     heated.
                     If an animal is injured or orphaned, it should be secured in a manner that prevents unnecessary
                     stress or increases the severity of its injuries. It should be transported to a wildlife carer or vet
                     clinic as soon as possible.



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