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Jonno
The reality is that here in Port Hedland 98% of all snake relocations involves western brown snakes, and of course we all know that this species are fully capable of killing people who are brave enough to attempt to catch them if things goes wrong. Most if not all snake catchers in this area have very little training and those that do have had next to no practical hands on experience with live large elapids. In the end of the day human safety is the first priority and the welfare of the snake only the second consideration. Tongs used correctly in my opinion are safer option for the novice. Sure, once the snake is clamped it now wants to bite you but I haven’t met too many tailed western browns that weren’t wanting to bite me after been grabbed either. I have often been called out to remove western browns in concrete sunken pits with not enough room to safely tail and only a man hole as an access, these are situations where the tongs would be perfect.