What should you do while holding a mouse to ensure its safety during restraint?

To ensure the safety of a mouse during restraint, it is essential to avoid holding it too tightly to enable breathing. Mice are small and delicate creatures, and applying too much pressure can restrict their ability to breathe properly, leading to stress or injury. Gentle handling helps maintain their comfort and reduces the risk of causing physical harm or distress.

While it is important to restrict movement to some extent for both the safety of the mouse and the handler, the priority should remain on the mouse's well-being, which includes not compromising its respiratory capacity. Providing secure yet gentle restraint ensures the mouse can breathe easily while still being held securely.