Warning: Elephants are not to be taken lightly. In fact, they are quite large and may cause injury or death if not handled properly.

Trunk Related Hazards

Trunk-related hazards include but are not limited to:

Trunk entanglement: When an elephant's trunk becomes tangled in your hair or clothing.
Trunk impaction: When an elephant's trunk punctures your eardrum.
Trunk-induced vertebrae damage: When an elephant's trunk causes spinal trauma.

Prevention is key. Wear a Trunk-Proof Helmet when interacting with elephants.

Visit our Trunk Hazard Prevention page for more information.

Elephant Trunk Safety Protocols