Primates do not like to be netted and will try to avoid handlers. After the primate is netted, twist the top of the net over the animal to prevent it from escaping. While in the net, the animal's arms are carefully placed behind the back, holding them together at the elbows. Then the animal is removed while exercising care to avoid injury from the teeth. Large primates may require two people to effectively stretch their legs for adequate control.
Nonhuman primates are extremely intelligent and can be easily trained or conditioned.
Basic training procedures utilizing positive reinforcement, repetition, and consistency will result in animals that are easier to work with. Cages, with a squeeze mechanism, move the animal to one end of the cage and allow limited examination or injection procedures. Small primates can be caught and restrained using a squeeze-back cage. Calmly approach the cage, unlock the padlock, and release the squeeze latch. Draw the movable back cage wall forward, being careful not to pin arms, legs, or tail.