FUHRMAN DIVERSIFIED is dedicated to serving the equipment requirements of the zoologist and herptologist by designing, manufacturing and selling the worlds' broadest range of animal handling and hand capture equipment. Our equipment is presently used by more than 350 zoos and aquariums, 150 universities and over 700 other institutions on oil seven continents.

This FURMONT REPTILE EQUIPMENT (TM) catalog contains the broadest range of reptile handling, capture and husbandry equipment available anywhere!

Other catalogs and data sheets containing information on our FLEXI-NETS (TM) brand hand nets; Q NET (TM) and BLUE SKY (TM) field and aerial capture nets; TRI NOOSE (TM), CONTROL POLE (TM), SUP-R-GAUNTLETS (TM), and many other types of equipment are available on request. Please call or write for our product summary and literature request form.

Please contact us with any suggestions or requirements you might have for additional types of equipment and, as always, we solicit your comments on our service and equipment.

FOR HOOKS

Titanium [Ti] * (spacecraft grade) is the metal recommended for the most demanding field and zoo conditions. Weighing only about half as much as the stainless steels, it is strong, light, scratch resistant and highly corrosion resistant. Titanium has proven to be the best hook metal for all field hooks, most standard zoo hooks, and fixed length boa hooks.

Aluminum [AI] (spacecraft grade) is a metal suitable for moderate use both in the zoo and in the field. Although less scratch resistant and more flexible than titanium, aluminum is still very useful when a lighter or lower cost hook is required. Aluminum has proven to be the best hook metal for cage hooks and mini hooks.

Polycarbonate Plastic [PI] (spacecraft grade) is a very flexible ultra-lightweight material suitable for light duty cage use. It should not be used to pick up specimens weighing more than about 500 grams (1 pound) nor to pin specimens. The flexibility of this material greatly reduces the possibility of specimen injury or cage glass breakage. However, the plastic hook must never be exposed to organic solvents as it may dissolve or slowly crystallize and crack. Polycarbonate plastic is available only for cage hooks.

Special or Composite Materials. We have found that titanium, aluminum and polycarbonate plastic fulfill over 99% of all hook material requirements. Special materials such as magnesium, stainless steel and beryllium are available. Composite materials such as highly abrasion resistant nylon coated over metal hooks (to prevent marking of fiberglass cages) are also available. Write or e-mail for a quotation if you require one of these special or composite hooks.

*Symbols enclosed in square brackets [] are components of our descriptive model
numbers.



FOR SHAFTS

Tempered Anodized Aluminum has proven to be the best lightweight shaft metal available at moderate cost. The tempering process greatly reduces the probability of the shaft bending permanently under load and the anodizing makes the surface highly corrosion resistant. Even when the anodized surface is abraded, protective oxidation forms on the surface of the aluminum to partially inhibit corrosion.

Tempered anodized aluminum is available in: 1) tapered shafts rated for a 15-pound lift test [XAl] and 30-pound lift test [XXXAl] for field and zoo hooks; 2) tapered shafts [Al] not strength rated for cage hooks; 3) tubing [TAl] not tapered or strength rated for mini hooks.

Tempered Nickel-Chrome Plated Steel is a good shaft material that is less expensive and only slightly heavier than aluminum. However, severe abrasion may remove the electroplating causing rust and eventual failure if the abraded spots are not protected. Tempered nickel-chrome plated steel is available in: 1) tapered shafts rated for a 15-pound lift test [XFe-] and 30-pound lift test [XXXFe-] for field and zoo hooks; 2) tapered shafts [Fe-] not strength rated for cage hooks.

Special Shafts. A double shaft [DSAl-] feature is available consisting of a tempered steel shaft attached to the shank of the hook inside a tempered anodized aluminum shaft. This combination can withstand any weight that a man can lift at full cantilever. Double shafts are anodized blue for identification. Also available are lightweight shafts of highly corrosion resistant tempered titanium-stainless steel and ultra-lightweight shafts of graphite composite. Graphite shafts when combined with a suitable lightweight hook of plated magnesium or beryllium yields absolutely the fastest handling hook possible. Write for a quotation if you require a shaft of graphite or titanium-stainless steel.

FOR GRIPS

Long Grip The long grip [LG] is 1O 1/2 inches long, 3/4 inch thick at the center, 1 inch thick at the butt, is ribbed for positive orientation in the hand, and is made of a high friction cork-rubber compound.

Fabric Grip The fabric grip [FG] has all of the features of the long grip as well as having a fabric cord molded into the grip, which greatly increases the grip's general abrasion resistance and reduces the slipperiness of the grip when wet.

Short Grip The short grip [SG] is 4 1/4 inches long, has a diameter varying from 1 to 1 1/4 inches, is hand contour shaped, and is made of a high friction rubber compound. It is very useful on cage hooks as it provides a fixed distance between hook and grip to prevent the possibly dangerous habit of "choking up."

Plastic Grip The plastic grip [PG] is 3 1/2 inches long, has a diameter of 3/8 inch, and is made of lightweight vinyl. It is available only on the mini hooks.

Double Grips. The double grip [DG] consists of both a long grip on the butt of a shaft and a short grip on the shaft spaced 3 to 9 inches from the long grip towards the tip of the shaft. The spacing distance is proportional to the length of the shaft and is designed to optimize the handling characteristics of the hook for 1) close work by gripping only the front short grip, 2) maximum reach by gripping only the long grip, 3) maximum lift by placing one hand on each grip, 4) maximum lift by gripping the short grip in the hand and tucking the butt of the pole under that same arm thus leaving the other hand free.

HOOK SHAPES AND SIZES

Four basic hook shapes are offered in various sizes to satisfy practically any and all requirements for reptile handling. Each hook is smoothly finished and the toe polished to reduce the possibility of lacerating a specimen. The advantages and disadvantages of each hook shape are as follows.

RECURVE SHAPE - Regular Foot [No suffix] The most universal hook shape. May be used for reptile capture and pinning as well as moderate field use (with a titanium hook) on boards, rocks, etc. Two important advantages are 1) when a specimen is lifted it will slide into the throat of the hook, making the grip less likely to twist in the hand when maneuvering the specimen and 2) when the specimen is raised higher than the butt of the shaft the recurve reduces the probability of the specimen sliding down the shaft and onto the hand. Disadvantages are that it cannot easily be maneuvered into tight areas or corners and the long foot is fairly flexible thus allowing the toe to slip over large rocks or logs when the hook is used for pulling in the field. The regular foot is available in four throat sizes: [MINI] - 1 inch; [CAGE]- 2 inch; standard [No Suffix] -3 inch; [BOA]- 5 inch (all sizes are nominal).

SHORT FOOT [SF] The most popular zoo hook has all the advantages of the regular foot with the exception that it is not recommended for pinning as the foot is about 2 inches shorter than the regular recurve. Additional advantages are that it can be maneuvered into moderately tight corners and the foot is fairly rigid. Available in one throat size -[SF] - 3 inch.

L SHAPE [L] The traditional hook shape due to its simplicity. May be used for reptile capture and pinning as well as moderate field use (with a titanium hook) on boards, rocks, etc. An important advantage is that the toe of the hook can be easily maneuvered into the smallest openings and into the tightest corners of cages. The greatest disadvantages are that a shaft can easily twist under load and that a specimen can slide down the shaft when the hook is raised higher than the butt. Available in three foot lengths: [MINI L] - 2 inch; [CAGE L] - 21/2 inch; [L] - 4 inch.


"THE STUMP RIPPER" [COR] or [COL] A special FurMont design. Acclaimed by those who have used it as the finest heavy duty field hook in the world for reptile capture and pinning as well as stump ripping, board flipping, rock pulling, etc., in the same manner as a potato rake but it weighs one-fourth as much. The angle between the shank and the foot of the hook is less than 90 degrees, thus causing objects that are hooked and pulled to slide towards the shank where the hook is strongest. In addition to this slight "C" shape, the toe is offset bent, ground and polished so that the tip lies flat on the ground when held in the right hand and swept from right to left. This allows the tip to be easily slipped under a specimen. The offset tip also provides a slightly concave surface on the bottom of the foot thereby preventing specimens that are pinned from sliding out sideways from under the hook so readily. The "STUMP RIPER" Should never be used as a pry bar.

Available only with a 31/2 inch foot made of 5/16 inch titanium in a right handed [COR] and left handed [COL] version.

C SHAPE [C] A special FurMont design for log, rock, board, etc., pulling in the manner of a potato rake. It is not designed for specimen capture or pinning due to the strong "C" curvature that allows the entire toe to lie flat on the ground when the shaft is held at 45 degrees to the ground. Often used by salamander collectors. The toe can be pulled into small openings and objects that are pulled will slide towards the shank where the hook is strongest. The C hook should never be used as a pry bar. Available only with a 3 1/2-inch foot made of 5/16 inch titanium.

CUSTOM ETCHING OR ENGRAVING

This service is offered as a means of permanently identifying a hook as the property of a zoo, person, university etc. The identification is quite permanent and anyone attempting to remove the identification will have to do so by grinding, thus weakening or destroying the strength of the shaft. The format consists of 2 lines of information with no more than 24 letters and spaces per line, The cost is $2.00 per shaft for 1 to 4 hooks, for 5 hooks and above the service is free. Please note that steel shafts will be electroetched and that aluminum shafts are vibratory engraved by hand.

LIMITED PRODUCTION ITEMS

Separate information is available on request: * Transfer Boxes * Feces Scoops * Extendable Boa Hooks * Collapsible Handle (suitcase) Hooks.

MODEL NUMBERS

Model numbers are entirely descriptive, The model number describes the entire hook as assembled including the shaft strength, shaft material, hook material, hook rod diameter, overall length, shape of hook, size of hook, and grip.

EXAMPLE 1: A model number of XXXAl-Ti5/44 COR and is a "STUMP RIPPER".

STANDARD PRICE $71.00. If the following options are chosen: * Steel [XXXFe] instead of aluminum [XXXAl] shaft. Deduct $1.00 * [36] inch length instead of [44] inches, No Charge. * [COL] left hand hook instead of [COR] right hand hook. No Charge * [SG] short grip instead of long grip. Deduct $1.00. The model number then becomes: XXXFe-Ti5/36 COL-SG and the price is $71.00 - $1 .00 = $70.00

EXAMPLE 1: A model number of XAl-Ti/44 and is a standard recurve hook.

STANDARD PRICE: $45.00. If the following options are chosen: * Aluminum hook [Al] instead of titanium [Ti] hook. Deduct $1.00. * [40] inch length instead of [44]. No Charge. * Fabric grip (FG] instead of long grip. Add $4.50. The model number then becomes: XA-Al/40 FG and the price is $45.00- $1.00 +$6.00 =$50.00.

IF YOU ARE STILL UNSURE OF THE MODEL NUMBER, ORDER BY TYPE LETTER AND LIST OPTIONS DESIRED.

NOTE: This hook ( when ordered with standard [XXX] aluminum shaft ) will be shipped with high visibility orange anodized shaft. Blue anodized is for Double shaft only.

OPTIONS: All those listed for Type A hook except there are no hook shape options.

BOA HOOKS

STANDARD FIELD AND ZOO HOOKS

TYPE	E	Model No. XAl-Ti/44 SF	180 gm (6 oz.)
Price $45.00 Short foot Recurve Shape Field And Zoo Hook

OPTIONS; All those listed for Type D above.

H TABLE HERE

I TABLE HERE

OPTIONS: all those listed for H above.

OPTIONS: All those listed for Type J above.

NOTE: Type J and K Mini Hooks are designed for a maximum specimen weight of 500gm (1 pound).

REPTILE BAG STIK

Flexible wands are inserted through slit holes in the hem to hold the nylon bag open. The bottom edge will lie flat on the ground or conform to an irregular surface, allowing the specimen to be chased into the bag or picked up with a hook and dropped into the bag. The bag is then spun shut, slipped off the wands, and tied off. A new bag can then be put on the wands. The bag opening is easily adjusted by a set screw or thumb screw to face in any desired direction. The wands are demountable and/or replaceable by means of thumb screws.

STANDARD FEATURES: X-Strength Tempered Anodized Aluminum Shaft, Two 18" X 40" Nylon Collecting Bags, Four Wands (Two Spare). Assembles In Less Than 20 Seconds. Demounts For Storage. Shaft Strength Tested To 15 Pounds. Nominal Weight 360 gm (12 oz.). Model No. XAl-AIC/44 1/4 X 14 BAG STIK.

NOTE: A HEAVY DUTY MODEL (RATED TO 30 LBS.) NO. XXXA-A/44DG-1/2 X 21 NET STIK WITH A 54C X 36D/A NET for $90.00 IS AVAILABLE ON SPECIAL ORDER.

PRICE

Chrome Plated Steel Shaft No Longer Available

Aluminum Shaft $97.00

OPTIONS: Handle lengths of 24, 30, 36, 40, 44, or ( 46 inches ) ( $108.00 )

SUP-R-BAGS - ECM

Additional 18" X 40" (Flat Size) Elastic Cord Mounted [ECM]

1-9 $12.00 each

10 – 24 $11.50 each

25 + $11.00 each

For Use With Reptile Bag Stik



Not For Use With Reptile Big Stik

ORDERING INFORMATION

GENERAL Please order by hook model number or equipment name and size. If you are unsure of the exact hook model number to use, specify the letter of the hook type you want along with all desired options. Add or deduct amounts indicated for each option from the base price. Texas residents add 71/4% tax. Make money order or check (please do not send cash) payable to Fuhrman Diversified, Inc-and mail to

2912 BAYPORT BLVD. - SEABROOK, TX. 77586-1501

SHIPPING - USA All equipment (with the exception of hiding box orders totaling less than $35.00) is shipped postpaid in the USA via United Parcel Service or parcel post. Prepaid orders requesting air shipment should add $4.50 for the first hook and $2.00 for each additional hook ordered. Orders for hiding boxes totaling less than $35.00 should add an additional $3.00 for shipping and handling charges.

OPEN ACCOUNT ORDERS - USA Open account orders are accepted from Zoological Societies, governmental agencies, recognized schools and universities, and other well-known institutions. The minimum open account order is $50.00 and terms are net 30 days. Shipments are FOB Destination in the USA by surface transportation. If air shipment is requested, shipping charges will be added to the invoice. Phone Orders: PHONE; 281-474-1388 FAX; 281-474-1390

CANADIAN ORDERS open account orders are accepted from Zoological Societies, governmental agencies, recognized schools and universities, and other well-known institutions. The minimum open account order is $50.00 and terms are net 30 days - U.S. dollars. Individuals ordering should prepay in U.S. dollars. Any duty charges will be collect at destination. Shipping will be paid on all orders that can be sent via the mails. Please note that there is a USA to Canada mail length limitation of 42 inches, therefore all hooks longer than 40 inches must be sent via common carrier. Open account customers requiring shipment via common carrier will have shipping charges and document charges added to their invoice. Prepaid orders requiring shipment by common carrier will be sent shipping charges and document charges collect.

ALL OTHER COUNTRIES: We prefer prepayment in U.S. dollars or issuance of an irrevocable letter of credit negotiable by Bayshore National Bank of Seabrook, Texas. Prepaid orders, unless other arrangements are made in advance, will be sent with shipping charges, document charges, and duty collect at destination. Because document and shipping charges are high, we strongly recommend that you order a minimum of 10 hooks at a time. We would be happy to give you and estimate of these charges. Shipments via letters of credit are FOB Houston, Texas. Due to the extremely low weight of our products , we strongly recommend that all shipments be sent air freight.

GUARANTEE: All Fuhrman Diversified equipment is guranteed to be free of defects both in material and workmanship and all reasonable care has been exercised during its manufacture. If you are not completely satisfied with our equipment (even after use), return it shipping prepaid and insured for a complete refund or replacement at your option. However, since the ultimate use of the equipment is beyond our control our total liability shall not exceed the cost of the piece of equipment. It is the responsibility of each and every user to determine the suitablility of the equipment supplied for the work intended.

© FUHRMAN DIVERSIFIED INC. APRIL 2003