Squeekums the Rat Mannikin

Fully articulated and extremely realistic. Comes with detachable tail and the capability of IV access at the caudal vein site. Also, replaceable ear sets. Price: only $729.

Or you could trap a real one outside for free. Seem to be plenty in the alleyway behind my house.

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Posted By: Alex - Wed Jan 21, 2009
Category: Animals | Medicine

Comments

In a previous life I was a rat wrangler in a psych lab. I hate the litte bast***s, so I look at the opportunity to do a "caudal vein" injection with relish.

However, the $700+ price tag is a barrier to that! Sheesh.

Posted by Kenneth on 01/21/09 at 07:36 AM

Critical Care Jerry would give my granddaughter such a freight!
Hmmmmmmmm.........

Posted by AGFH on 01/21/09 at 10:57 AM

"Female K-9 Urinary Catheter Training Mannikin Improved!"

I wonder what improvements were made.

Posted by kingmonkey in Athens, Ontario on 01/21/09 at 12:54 PM

I bet that female K9 thing comes with one bitch of a price tag!

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 01/21/09 at 01:46 PM

Expat - I'm sure you could wrap this in duct tape. :lol:

Posted by Madd Maxx on 01/21/09 at 02:29 PM

That would only be an hors d'oevure for Hello Kitty, not dinner.

Posted by DownCrisis on 01/21/09 at 04:03 PM

And it just struck me that it looks like an action figure dressed as a rat. Kinda like a barefoot Luke going to a masquerade ball dressed a cheesy Wookie!

"Where do you think you are going, Senor Beaver?"

Posted by DownCrisis on 01/21/09 at 04:05 PM

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