Quote Originally Posted by reptileexperts View Post
More body support than hooks, and no stress on the tail even when you are grabbing tha back half properyl. More humane than tongs IMO . . . as long as safety was cautioned, it was ok. Not to advocate free handling hots in the LEAST.
Get a wide hook made if you're that concerned about support. Using two hooks is more than sufficient.

Showing pictures of you free handling I just irresponsible, how many impressionable youngsters are on this website?