Squeekums Rat Mannikin

The Squeekums Rat Mannikin is a simulator for procedures on rats. The tail is detachable and disposable and an IV drip can be placed in the caudal vein. In addition, the ear sets are replaceable for training ear tagging procedures. It allows the user to learn how to handle a rodent with safety and confidence. It is fully articulated. Head, feet, and limbs move in a realistic way.

Suitable for students and laboratory animal technicians and handlers to learn how to confidently handle and safely manage laboratory rodents. Squeekums comes with a ABS hard case, IV accessories, artificial training blood and instructions. Future variations will have anatomical correct pharynx, trachea, stomach, peroral feeding, and orotracheal intubation access. Weight: The same as an average adult male rat. Squeekums Replacement Tail, Item: 321 and Squeekums Replacement Ear, Item: 322 may be ordered separately.

This item may be borrowed for up to 6 weeks through the Alternative Loan System of the Inter national Network for Humane Education (InterNICHE), free of charge, but return postage must be paid by the person who has borrowed the product. Please note that there are practical limitations on where some items can be sent. Please contact loansystem@interniche.org and see http://www.interniche.org for more information.

Item: 320

Price: Squeekums: US$968.00; Replacement Tail: US$27.00; Replacement Ears: US$23.00; Loan Program: Free of charge

Squeekums Replacement Ears & Squeekums Replacement Tail.

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See also these lists of rat simulators and mouse simulators.