RAPICCA Animal Handling Gloves, 22 in, Grey-Black, double leather, bite proof

Thick, soft shoulder split natural cowhide gives these animal handling gloves their shell, and top grain leather is used as well, with a second reinforced layer across the finger palms and backs. Each glove runs 22 in from end to end, and the sleeve covers 12.5 in of the forearm. The pack holds 2 count in one size, and the cut is deliberately roomy as an over-glove, sized for men and women.

Wearing them over bare hands or regular gloves

Two wearing options are given: on bare hands, or pulled over regular gloves, so they come off and go on quickly between tasks. When the animal is a large aggressive dog, the gloves are meant to be paired with a bite sleeve, not relied on alone.

Which questions do buyers ask before ordering?

How long is the sleeve?

The sleeve measures 12.5 in, and the glove measures 22 in from end to end.

What animals are the gloves made for?

Small and medium animals are the listed use, cats, birds, reptiles and rodents among them. The manufacturer also states that fingers and forearms are protected from bites, cat scratches, parrot and eagle grabbing, and snake bites.

How much do the gloves weigh?

The pair weighs 630 g, or 1.39 lb.

Are they one size?

Yes. The gloves come as one pack of 2 count in a deliberately roomy over-glove fit.

Can they be worn over other gloves?

Yes, they can be worn over regular gloves or on bare hands for quick on and off.

Leather, reinforced palms and stated resistances

The grey-black pair is made from top grain leather and shoulder split natural cowhide, with an extra layer over the finger palms and backs. According to the description, this leather resists punctures, cuts, bites, heat, oil and fire.

Beyond animal work, the manufacturer lists grilling, barbecue, stove, oven, fireplace, cooking, pruning, gardening, camping and campfire among the uses. Veterinarians and animal control staff appear on the list of wearers, as do zoo workers, kennel workers, groomers and pet shop employees. Breeders and handlers are named too, and so are ordinary pet owners, people who keep birds and people who keep reptiles.