Quote Originally Posted by pavlovk1025 View Post
I dont use tongs, I feel they are a waste of money. That said, I was lowering a F/t rat by its tail into my big, already breeding, female's tub and she struck so violently that I was stuck holding the skin from the tip of the rats tail. Now THAT is striking and coiling your prey.
Happens with me all to often.. Leaves me standing there grossed out! haha But i use my hands. I feel better about it. Would rather them sink there teeth in me than hard metal.. Even though im one step ahead ^_^ most of the time!