Summary
Snake catching stick, used by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL) Ltd., Parkville, Victoria, circa 1920s. Snake catching sticks were used by CSL for safely gripping a snake at the back of head to catch it for milking venom. This venom was then used in the production of antivenoms.
Physical Description
Wooden rod with wooden handle jutting at right angles, and metal trigger. metal rod spring tensioned running along handle. Handle end has trigger release mechanism. Catching end has jaws made of looped metal which snap shut.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 24 Mar 2004
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User
CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 45 Poplar Road, Parkville, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1920s
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Overall Dimensions
1800 mm (Length), 30 mm (Depth), 170 mm (Height)
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