Pre requisites for chemical restraint of elephant

PRE RQUISITES FOR CHEMICAL RESTRAINT OF ELEPHANT
  • Planning of chemical restraint in case of elephants is to be done in a fool-proof manner before starting the actual chemical immobilization of the elephants that is a captive one or a free ranging one.

Procurement of following items is a must before the restraint

  • Required drugs (immobilization drugs, antidotes if any, steroids for combating shock, respiratory stimulant, fluids and antibiotic)
  • Physical restraining tools like strong-ropes with adequate length and chains
  • Darting equipments
  • Antidotes
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