I have decided to purchase some handling equipment so when I am out feild herping I can avoid reaching down and grabbing everything...and I can get stuff that I won't usually reach down and grab . What type of equipment would you field herpers and keepers recommend for dealing with more aggressive snakes? I have been shopping at midwesttongs.com because I was told they were the best. Now I can't decide if I should get some tongs or a hook. What is the difference as far as handling advantages and dissadvantages? I was thinking a 40 in. reach, so that I could handle some of the larger 'mean' local snakes (i.e. coachwhips). I have never used either hooks or tongs before....just kinda grabbed w/ the hand or avoided all together....so I am just lookin' for some input and advice. Thanks