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A Guide to Identify Venomous Snakes in North America

While there are about 3,000 snake species worldwide, only around 600 are venomous. North America is home to 20 of these venomous species. Here we start with the four most frequently encountered ones: Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, Water Moccasins (Cottonmouths), and Coral snakes, and continue with the lesser-known species.

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Innovative Animal Shelter Equipment: the Latest Trends

As animal shelters strive to provide the best possible care for their furry residents, they’re always on the lookout for innovative new equipment to help them achieve this goal. From the latest in cleaning technology to advanced feeding systems, there are many exciting trends and technologies emerging in the world of animal shelter equipment.

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The Best Animal Traps (Cats, Rodents, Birds, & More)

With so many trap options being available to animal care professionals, picking the best one can be fairly challenging. As animal care professionals ourselves, we’ve gathered together our top picks for animal traps, going by traps for each particular animal. Read on to hear our picks for the best animal traps.

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The Best Dart Guns of 2022

The world of tranquilizer guns has changed in the recent years, with both innovation and supply chain issues being to blame. In this new darting landscape, you may find that your previous darting setups aren’t workable anymore, and if you are, we’re here to help. In this article we’ll walk you through the best dart guns 2022, and better inform you on which equipment may better suit you going forward.

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The Best Dog Attack Deterrents of 2022

Any animal handler knows how potentially risky dealing with dogs can be – even the most seemingly calm and gentle dog can become aggressive or violent at times, let alone wild ones. Animal control and dog training professionals well know that dogs can bite quickly and without warning, doubly so when the dog is stressed or under pressure. Here are this year’s top dog attack deterrents – the best, most modern and most innovative.

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Advantages of TeleDart Darts & Dart Guns

Advancements have been made in the field of darting, and TeleDart is at the forefront of this innovation. Going beyond what other darting systems can boast, this RDD dart system has several key benefits over the competition that any veterinarian or animal professional will appreciate. TeleDart is a new, innovative darting solution. The darts are reusable & compatible with all Pneu-Dart dart guns. Available in 11mm & 13mm.

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What Is The Best Muzzle For Me In 2022?

At Animal Care Equipment & Services we offer 4 types of dog & cat muzzles. We offer them for any situation because we understand that a veterinarian and the typical pet owner will have different needs when using a muzzle. While a pet owner might need something more breathable and comfortable for long walks with their dog, a vet might need one to stay safe while performing dental work.

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Net Guns

For free-ranging wild animals, or even pets that are dangerous for some reason, you may need a device to capture the animal. To protect the life of the animal, non-lethal devices such as animal net guns, animal dart guns, or tranquilizer guns are mostly used by professionals nowadays.

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The Humane Benefits of Animal Traps

Increasing urbanization and shrinking habitat due to climate change are causing wildlife to encroach on urban areas increasingly. In addition, countless farmers have seen their animals escape from locks and fences. Both are common examples of why animal controls are necessary.

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Why Are Ketch-All Catch Poles Excellent Items For Animal Rescuers?

A catchpole is a special device used to catch animals all over the world – in local zoos, dog parks, circuses, and wildlife parks.  The secret of this device is that it is not only extremely effective but also humane.

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