what do you use tongs for
Venomous snake handling: an overview of snake tongs. Tongs are a very useful tool for moving, capturing and restraining venomous snakes. Midwest's Gentle Giant tongs are the best on the market for gentle handling that is not stressful or harmful to the snake, because of their extremely wide grip. Even large bodied snakes can be lifted with the Gentle Giant tongs with minimal fuss or struggle.