When I got my first ball python back maybe 8 or 9 months ago I had bought a small retractable hook for after feeding I use it to put her back in her cage ....mine is about 3 feet when full extended but yet when I close it it fits in my pocket go on ebay and search snake hooks if you cannot find it send me a message and ill look for the seller for you ....I'm pretty sure they have all sizes and for a reasonable price .