Snake Handling: Hooks and tongs

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Originally Posted by SatanicIntention

You can get an awesome hook here: http://www.ace-cap.com/

They also sell hemostats, tweezers, etc. I have held the polycarbonate hooks, and they are incredibly light for how strong they are. I was very impressed. They were also created by a woman, so go figure ;)

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Thanks Becky.....but I just order a hook from midwest a few minutes ago. Those were kinda pricey anyways ;)

ha ha....If I am not spending money on my snakes...then I am spending it on something else herp related....Today, I also picked up a copy of 'A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians: Eastern and Central North America'....It is about time I get a herp book.....for snakes I have just been going by the 'snakes of louisiana' poster :)

hey daniel i'm in the same boat you are(after i caught a 4.5plus foot gopher snake that wanted to take my head off, LOL!) i ordered a hook from midwest tongs just like you. i have the guide to reptiles and amphibians of the southwest book, LOL!! to funny.

I wish there were some herps around here for me to find.. nothing but garters mostly.

Ah well, when I move to Texas, that problem will be gone. :D

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Originally Posted by Shelby

Ah well, when I move to Texas, that problem will be gone. :D

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Then it will just be rattlesnakes :)

yeah, lol. its good to live in california, espescially when you have 22acres in the mountains LOL! i ride my motorcycle down to the lake about 4 miles away and there is tons of skinks, snakes, etc.

Nothin wrong with rattlesnakes. :P I'm a pit viper fan.. what can I say.

There's lots of lizards and other random things there.. I'm so sick of living north. Ick.

how does a hook work? doesnt the snake slip right off it?

No.. it's shaped like a hook for a reason lol.

My hook is coated in rubber, so it's grippy, but it doesn't need to be. Snakes 'stick' to things.

When I deal with my big dumerils, I take the hook and stroke her back to let her know it's not dinner time, then I slip the hook under her neck and lift her forward half up toward me, then I can support her with my hands and put her wherever I need to.

I definately think you have the right idea. Field herping, and picking things up with your bare hands, is definately not smart. :)
Good luck!

Yeah, I've picked up wild garters with my hands, and.. phew! They sure stink!