I use these, or similar.
https://www.amazon.com/SurgicalOnlin...80251649&psc=1
They are OK but the rear locking part is semi annoying to me.
I was considering the grill tongs when I still had the retic, but then I considered very long feeding tongs because he was insane.
I may switch to the grilling tongs eventually as they hold more of the prey's body and allow for better head/face presentation.