LFS handling livestock

[justinl]

I don't believe hand handling is a good thing. If you want to avoid nets, use a rigid container. That's what I do as much as possible.

I do agree that getting stuck in a net is a very good way to get injured.

[Salmon King]

I agree but a wet hand is better then a net.

[justinl]

true. just be sure that your hands are very clean, but only rinsed with water. soap or any antibacterial hocus pocus can be a terrible thing for some marine stuff.

[midgetwaiter]

I don't see the big deal either provided you are responsible about it. Getting a fish from the net to the bag / cup is where most accidents happen, it's safer to pick them up. If you have your hands in and out of tanks all day they are going to be pretty clean too.

I'll sometimes catch spiky stuff like plecos by hand and skip the net all together.