Sybrandt van Sittert, [20 Feb 2023 at 08:28:39]: Good morning. How would one chemically immobilise a porcupine (drug combination/ administration) if need be? A porcupine got stuck in a gate and the client wants us to save it. I will try non-chemical capture first, just want to be prepared if it's not possible. Bossie Boshoff, [20 Feb 2023 at 08:51:41]: Medetomidine/ketamine works well š Just watch if you scruff it when handling it, it has a reflex making a sound with the quills standing erect.Ā Sybrandt van Sittert, [20 Feb 2023 at 08:56:41]: Dankie! What dose do you use for each? Bossie Boshoff, [20 Feb 2023 at 08:57:13]: Ketamine 3mg/kg + Medetomidine 0,02mg/kg One can go higher. I did a couple in trap cages to relocate down mountains, but that means having to carry them. Rob Jackson, [20 Feb 2023 at 10:51:48]: The skin is very brittle, tears and sutures pull out, even with very little tension. In this case, try using stents if you need, and/or super glue might work Ā
