Randi,
I do remember that story about Fister! That would have been the same startled look on our face if someone said Indra was all calm, no problem.

My mom CAN get Indra into the carrier, kind of a sneak attack. But, a physical exam is impossible. When you consider the necessity of the exam vs. the public humiliation of being netted, I have to say the net is a better idea. Indra was not harmed- physically- by the net. And, he spent probably 20 minutes in there, on top of the table, and calmed down. Not to the point of making an exam possible. This vet knew what she was doing, and was able to flip Indra over and examine his belly and inside of his legs, something that hadn't been done in years. I don't think the net training/experience is for the feint of heart, for sure.