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‘Venom Defender’ Hexarmor R8E 3180

Hand protection during the handling and restraint of your patients to promote a more stress free experience.
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hexarmor R8E 180 animal handling gloves
hexarmor R8E 180 animal handling gloves
  • hexarmor R8E 180 animal handling gloves
  • hexarmor R8E 180 animal handling gloves

About our Gloves

Our gloves provide hand protection for Vets whilst handling a range of animals that could scratch, sting or bite the handler.

Some restraint techniques can be extremely stressful to the pet and this may escalate into fear associated aggression.

The glove is designed to be supple, and becomes more flexible with use, which allows maximum dexterity for the animal handler.

This minimises the risk of injury or pain to even the smallest of furries.

Animal Welfare is a main feature of the gloves as they promote a more stress free experience for both the handler and the animal.

1-2-1 products and devices should only be used by trained professionals.

Gloves Size Guide

For palm width, measure the width across your palm where your hand naturally bends. For hand height, measure from the tip of your middle finder to where the cuff will end on your forearm. Compare this measurement to the chart below to determine your glove size.

Palm WidthHand HeightSize
3.4in (8.7cm)
9.6in (24.5cm)
7/S
3.5in (9cm)
10in (25.5cm)
8/M
3.8in (9.7cm)
10.2in (26cm)
9/L
4in (10.2cm)
10.4in (26.5cm)
10/XL

Hexarmor R8E 3180 Specifications

Super Fabric ®
  • Advanced guard plate technology adhered to high performance 3180 R8E Super Fabric ® brand material technology.
  • Needlestick-, puncture-, and cut-resistant.
  • Utilize 3 and 2 layers of protective fabric, offset against each other for extra protection.
  • Pre-curved shape for maximum comfort and ultimate protection.
  • Specialized silicon gripping surface on the palm.
  • Superb dexterity and smoothness.
  • Easy use of tools (tongs, hooks, tubes etc).
  • Thermal image reducing.
  • Launderable at 30 degrees centigrade.
  • Increased flexibility after usage.
Conditions

HexArmor Hercules™ 3180 R8E (also referred to as Ultra Point Guard 3180 and ‘Venom Defender Animal Handling Gloves’) are designed to serve as an additional layer of protection for users engaging in activities that involve potentially dangerous animals. However, these gloves are not intended as a substitute of good animal handling techniques.

Venom Defender Animal Handling Gloves are ultimately not designed for this purpose and service life cannot be specified as this depends on application and responsibility of the user to ascertain suitability of the product for its intended use. Whilst Venom Defender Animal Handling Gloves are needlestick-, puncture-, and cut-resistant due to their construction with 3 and 2 layers of 3180 R8E SuperFabric® material technology, they are not guaranteed to be needlestick-, puncture-,and cut-proof.

These gloves are engineered to provide the highest level of needle stick resistance on the market, meeting ANSI/ISEA 105-216 standards;

  • 3 layers of 3180 R8E SuperFabric®: Level 5 needle stick resistance.
  • 2 layers of 3180 R8E SuperFabric®: Level 2 needle stick resistance.
  • 3 layers of 3180 R8E SuperFabric®: Level 3 puncture resistance.
  • 2 layers of 3180 R8E SuperFabric®: Level 2 puncture resistance.
  • 3 layers of 3180 R8E SuperFabric®: Level A9 cut resistance.
  • 2 layers of 3180 R8E SuperFabric®: Level A8 cut resistance.

These gloves provide 3 layers 3180 R8E SuperFabric® of coverage for the palm, back of the hand, top and bottom of the fingers, and forearm.

However, the sides of the fingers have 2 layers of 3180 R8E SuperFabric®

Key Usage Warnings
  1. For Trained Experts Only: Handling venomous snakes, stingrays, or other dangerous animals which are capable of causing injuries through venom, poison, or strong bites, should only be attempted by trained professionals who accept full responsibility for their actions. These gloves are intended as a secondary layer of defence and should not replace proper handling techniques.
  2. Not Guaranteed Against Injuries: While offering high levels of protection, these gloves are not guaranteed to prevent injuries caused by bites, scratches, or penetration, particularly in situations involving high forces or direct impacts. Direct impacts with significant force may penetrate the gloves. These gloves are intended to prevent injuries, and/or to mitigate the severity of any injuries.
  3. Inspect for Damage: Regularly inspect the gloves for wear or damage. When gloves are damaged we strongly recommend that these should be replaced, as compromised gloves may no longer provide adequate protection. Wear & Tear is not an option when dealing with dangerous animals.
  4. Service Life and Limitations: These gloves are not designed for indefinite use or specific service life. Suitability for application must be determined by the user.
  5. Due to the nature of the applications we cannot accept returns.
Product Care and Storage
  1. Store these gloves in dry conditions, not exposed to sunlight and in their original packaging.
  2. Machine washable at a short 30°C cycle – drying time is 8–10 hours.
  3. These gloves are not waterproof.

Disclaimer; By using these gloves, users acknowledge their understanding of these limitations and assume full responsibility for their handling activities. Always prioritize safety, proper training, and professional guidance when working with potentially dangerous animals.

EC TYPE-EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE (EC Directive 89/686/EEC) Number EC85738; Hypodermic Needle Puncture Resistance, which for (3180 R8E) is Level 5 (highest).

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Testimonials

Dr. Nicole Lange – Tierärztliche Gemeinschaftspraxis

“We are a small animal practice and use the gloves to handle aggressive cats and sometimes parrots. Our pair of gloves is quite worn out. Sharp cat claws have cut through the outside surface of the gloves, but nobody had been hurt yet because the inner layers have kept our hands safe. Now we would like to order 2 pairs of the gloves. Whilst they are really expensive, I think they are worth it and still cheaper than my vets needing to go to hospital.”

Megan Godfrey – Nursing Manager @ Wood Street Veterinary Hospital

“We have been working with the animal handling gloves for a while now and would definitely recommend them as they certainly do the job over and above other gauntlets we have used. As a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Hospital, we are always looking at ways to make sure our feline friends are handled in a gentle and sensitive manner, whilst ensuring our staff are protected. If a cat is acting aggressively we know these gloves allow the handler to still have dexterity and feeling to handle the cat gently, whilst at the same time fully protecting their hands and arms. The gloves can be machine washed which is essential between patients to limit infection and odours.”

Tim Skelton – Curator of Reptiles & Amphibians @ Bristol Zoo Gardens, UK

“We have found that the venom defender animal handling gloves offer an unprecedented level of confidence and safety when handling lizards such monitors and Heloderms. Additionally, they provide a safety level unparalleled when working with venomous snakes. We still use hooks and tubes, but feel much safer having these gloves available as well. They do feel a bit stiff initially, but soften up nicely once they have been washed a few times. Many thanks to Clem and Maureen for offering help and guidance and very friendly advice.”

Dr Feron @ Clinique Vétérinaire Les Tulipes

“The gloves are very efficient – Cats can bite as much as they want without hurting us. Even a Parrots beak can’t even perforate it.”

Almudena Vicente – Group Veterinary Director @ Medivet Group

“I have really good feedback from your gloves, I have asked the team to send me some pictures using them. The H&S team is doing an audit, and highlighted the gloves as a MUST in the clinics.”

Ausra @ Veta Klinika DrVet, Lithuania

“Hi Clem, I am sharing our doctors feedback: Handling gloves aren’t very thick, but they are very durable. It’s convenient to restrain animals, especially cats, they’re not as quick to “slip out” of hands, since it’s possible to hold them firmly and securely. In case of aggressive cats, our hands were safe and without injury after attempted scratches and bites, no nails or teeth were able to penetrate through the gloves.”

Lorna @ RSPCA

“The gloves have been going well, the exotic officers who were issued these were really pleased to receive them and we’ve had no complaints at all!”


Enquire

If you have any questions about our Gloves or would like to discuss your specific requirements, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Tel: +44 (0) 7720 295 275
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