Oh... You hold the mouse with the tongs. See, I read it that you held it with your hand. OK..! See, that I have no issue with. Your hand is out of the way.. it is similar to the metal antenna that I use to hold a rat's jaws away if need be while the snake constricts (but less "redneck" than my antenna) We country folk tend to improvise once in awhile.. hence, the baling-twine curtain-holders..
I think that we are on the same page now.