Snake tongs are a very helpful tool for handling venomous snakes. The tongs clinch around a snake so that it can be moved effectively. Tongs are more effective at securing snakes than snake hooks, as many snakes will quickly slither off the hook. For this reason, if you will be doing much night driving and will need to quickly move rattlesnakes off the road, you should definitely invest in a good pair of snake tongs.
Tongs come in many different styles and sizes. You should consider what kinds of snakes you will be handling before purchasing tongs. If you will be working with large snakes with a long striking distance, you will want longer and sturdier snake tongs. For smaller species a smaller pair of tongs will do just fine. New collapsible tongs are available for easy transport on an airplane or in an automobile.
I have tried a bunch of different snake tongs and can confidently say that Midwest Tongs produces the highest quality tongs for the price. To order the tongs online click here
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