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How to Make Snake Tongs

| Updated September 26, 2017

Things You'll Need

  • Small piece of rubber hose

  • Driver golf club

  • Ax or small hatchet

  • L-shaped or C-shaped rafter hook

  • Ruler or measuring tape

You can purchase already made snake tongs from several different companies online but it is possible to make your own homemade snake tongs using a golf club. Keep in mind that the weight capacity is minimal, so this type of device is not suggested for handling large snakes. It is ideal for small to medium-sized snakes only.

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Purchase a driver golf club from any retailer, thrift store or yard sale. Select one that is in excellent condition and not bent or damaged.

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Purchase a small piece of rubber hose from your hardware store along with an L-shaped or C-shaped rafter hook. Rafter hooks are generally used to hang bicycles but have a threaded screw.

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Using your ax or hatchet, chop off the head of the golf club and discard. You will not need the head of the golf club, just the shaft.

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Measure the thread of the rafter hook and cut the length of your rubber hose to equal the length of the thread.

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Cut the rubber hose on one side lengthwise to aid in fitting. Slide the rubber hose into the open end of the golf club leaving about 5 mm of the rubber hose sticking out. Screw the rafter hook thread into the rubber hose end of your golf club.

Tips

  • If there is not a tight fit for your rafter hook, use JB Weld to strength the grip.