#$%^&*AU2013101217A420131010.pdf#####Abstract An iki spike device for killing an animal, the iki spike device including a housing and an elongate rod, wherein the housing is configured to house at least a portion of the elongate rod characterised in that, in a first position, the rod is fully housed with the housing, and wherein, in a second position, the rod is extended at least partially out of the housing prior to use.