tranquilizer dart
Chemical knockout arrow
A tranquilizer dart is a projectile designed to inject a sedative drug into an animal, fired from a specialized gun or blowpipe.
Wildlife researchers and veterinarians use them to immobilize animals for tagging, treatment, or relocation: The team fired a tranquilizer dart at the escaped tiger.
In fiction, they're a convenient plot device for incapacitating people without killing them.
Preventing movement entirely
- captureTake into custody
- relocationPermanent change of residence
- taggingAttaching identifying markers
- trackingMonitoring location over time
conservation · endangered species · wildlife management · fieldwork · population control · radio collar · safari · game reserve
Breath-propelled projectile tube
- air riflePneumatic projectile weapon
- blowgunBreath-propelled dart tube
- pneumaticUsing pressurized gas
- pressurizedHeld at elevated atmospheric force
Dissociative anesthetic agent
- carfentanilUltra-potent veterinary opioid
- naltrexoneDependency treatment medication
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- opioidMorphine-class analgesic
Drugs limiting patient movement
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
- zookeeperCaptive wildlife caretaker
- veterinarianDoctor for animals
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
animal welfare · stress reduction · recovery time · anesthesia · examination · treatment · quarantine · transport
Accuracy in shooting
- aimPurpose or direction
- shot placementWhere a projectile strikes
- approachWay of handling something
- concealmentAct of hiding something
stalking · waiting · patience · follow-up · observation · team coordination · safety protocol · misfires
immobilization
Preventing movement entirely
- captureTake into custody
- relocationPermanent change of residence
- taggingAttaching identifying markers
tracking · conservation · endangered species · wildlife management · fieldwork · population control · radio collar · safari · game reserve · habitat restoration
blowpipe
Breath-propelled projectile tube
pressurized · range · accuracy · trajectory · reload · chamber · trigger
ketamine
Dissociative anesthetic agent
- carfentanilUltra-potent veterinary opioid
- naltrexoneDependency treatment medication
- antagonistOne who opposes another
chemical restraint
Drugs limiting patient movement
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
- zookeeperCaptive wildlife caretaker
- veterinarianDoctor for animals
dosage · animal welfare · stress reduction · recovery time · anesthesia · examination · treatment · quarantine · transport · crating
marksmanship
Accuracy in shooting
- aimPurpose or direction
- shot placementWhere a projectile strikes
- approachWay of handling something
concealment · stalking · waiting · patience · follow-up · observation · team coordination · safety protocol · misfires
- Batman gearBatsuit, utility belt, grappling hook, cowl, cape
- sedationsedation, sedative, conscious sedation, deep sedation, light sedation
- crowd controlriot gear, riot shields, rubber bullets, pepper balls, water cannon
- wildlife trackingwildlife tracking, GPS collar, wildlife monitoring, GPS tracking, radio collar
tranquilizer dartbullet
Fired metal projectile
poison dart · kill shot · live ammunition · arrow · crossbow bolt
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