{"product_id":"rapicca-animal-handling-gloves-16-inch-grey-black-double-leather-reinforcement","title":"RAPICCA Animal Handling Gloves, 16-Inch Grey-Black, Double Leather Reinforcement","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAPICCA Animal Handling Gloves are long leather gloves designed to help protect hands and forearms during animal handling, with double-leather reinforcement on the finger palms and backs and a 16-inch overall length.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble leather reinforces the finger palms and backs — adds a protective layer where animals may bite or scratch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-inch gloves with 7.5-inch sleeves — extends coverage from the fingers up the forearms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoomy over-glove fit — allows wear over regular gloves or bare hands for quick on and off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick natural cowhide leather and Kevlar stitching — provides the construction used for the gloves’ stated resistance properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for handling small and medium animals — helps shoppers distinguish its intended use from handling large, aggressive dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnimal handling can bring hands and forearms close to bites, scratches, and grabbing. These gloves are designed for people who handle cats, birds, reptiles, or rodents, whether at work or while caring for animals at home. Their extended design covers more than the fingers, while the deliberately roomy shape makes them practical to put on over regular gloves or directly on bare hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich animals are these gloves designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRAPICCA Animal Handling Gloves are intended to provide bite-resistant protection when handling small and medium animals, including cats, birds, reptiles, and rodents. The leather construction has double reinforcement across the finger palms and backs. The extended glove and sleeve also cover the forearms against animal bites, cat scratches, and grabbing from birds or reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable animal examples include cats, birds, reptiles, and rodents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor large, aggressive dogs, use the gloves together with a bite sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional users include veterinarians, animal control staff, groomers, kennel workers, zoo workers, pet shop employees, breeders, and handlers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much hand and arm coverage do they provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach RAPICCA glove measures 16 inches overall, including a 7.5-inch-long sleeve. This length extends protection beyond the hands to the forearms, an area exposed during animal handling. The gloves have a deliberately roomy over-glove fit, so they can be worn over regular gloves or on bare hands and taken on and off quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage is intended for fingers, hands, and forearms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe loose fit accommodates bare hands or regular gloves underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose them for extended coverage rather than a close-fitting glove shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials and other tasks are they made for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRAPICCA Animal Handling Gloves use top-grain leather and thick, soft shoulder-split natural cowhide leather, with Kevlar stitching. The finger palms and backs have double-leather reinforcement. The material is described as puncture-resistant, cut-resistant, bite-resistant, heat-resistant, oil-resistant, and fire-resistant; these are resistance properties, not a stated temperature rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond animal handling, the gloves are intended for a range of work and home tasks. The stated uses include grilling and barbecue, working around a stove or oven, fireplace and campfire activities, cooking, flower pruning, gardening, and camping. Their construction and extended coverage make them suited to people who want one roomy pair for animal-related duties and these additional tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey-black color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for men and women.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested work settings include veterinary, grooming, kennel, zoo, pet shop, breeding, and animal-handling environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese gloves are a practical match for animal handlers, pet owners, and professionals who need hand and forearm coverage while working with small or medium animals, as well as people who will use them for the stated household and outdoor tasks. For large, aggressive dogs, their intended use is alongside a bite sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Which animals are RAPICCA Animal Handling Gloves designed for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: RAPICCA Animal Handling Gloves are designed for handling small and medium animals, including cats, birds, reptiles, and rodents. For large, aggressive dogs, use them together with a bite sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can RAPICCA Animal Handling Gloves be worn over regular gloves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. RAPICCA Animal Handling Gloves have a deliberately roomy over-glove fit and can be worn over regular gloves or on bare hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"RAPICCA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55679215599959,"sku":"B07DVXQ9RD","price":41.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4780\/0663\/files\/rapicca-animal-handling-gloves-front-view_e94c1af6-38bc-4fb6-b94e-5150a3e306ec.jpg?v=1793403647","url":"https:\/\/bathpetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/rapicca-animal-handling-gloves-16-inch-grey-black-double-leather-reinforcement","provider":"BathPetSupplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}