Ive never heard anyone need to use snake tongs for a BP. I used to feed in other containers until I got too many snakes to keep switching but I never got struck at once changing tubs after they eat. I always reached right in picked em up and put them right back in there original tank. I suppose a WC may strike after eating and changing into another tub but then again I dont think many WCs will even eat when change between enclosures to eat.