Animal Pepper Spray - Pepper Spray Is a Very Effective Deterrent Against Animal Attacks

Did you know that Pepper Spray is an effective deterrent against aggressive animals?

Animals like dogs can be fascinating companions as pets whereas other animals, such as bears, are beautiful to watch but don't touch. Many more animals may fall into this list of the 'likable' animals; however, if they turn vicious they can be dangerous and even lethal.

Pepper Spray is one of the best defensive aids that people can use when an animal gets unmanageable in terms of closeness. There are quite a number of reasons why it is recommended as a self protection agent against animals:

1. Pepper Spray doesn't kill animals - it is only a repellent that helps wade off the attacking animal for a while without permanently injuring or even killing it. The effects are short lasting - about 30-45 minutes. This is more than enough time for you to get away from the animal.
2. Most people wouldn't like to shoot an animal with a gun so Pepper Spray is a very good way to stop the animal in its tracks without killing it. This agent is used to stop an animal from attacking, not to kill it.
3. Pepper Spray comes in small canisters that can be easily carried in your pocket or purse or even attached to your clothing with Velcro for quick use. Just aim the canister and squirt a stream into the face of the animal - this will give the animal different things to think about than attacking you.

Now just what exactly is Pepper Spray and how does it work against animals? This defense spray is also known as OC (oleoresin capsicum) which is derived from cayenne pepper but at a much higher concentration.

As an aerosol spray it is a disabling agent which causes the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and throat to secrete lots of fluid - so much that the animal will begin to cough violently while its eyes and nose burn and run extensively.

You should always carry a canister of Pepper Spray with you at all times, especially when you might be exposed to animals, especially in a wooded area. This could be while hiking, biking or even bird watching.