Protective gear

Nobody wants to get scratched or bit. Good gloves are 1 thing that comes to mind. These might be good

https://www.livetrap.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=32484

I keep a pair of harbor freight welding gloves in the truck.

I try to only handle animals in cages.

Gamehide Elimitick clothing has been working great for me.