I always keep a set of tongs on me when ever i go on a call out, just as a back up. I beleive all catchers should have a set, as long as they cause no physical injury to the animal.
My catchers kit consists of -
1- V shaped hook for elapids
2- U shaped hook for pythons
3- lge and small hooped catch bags
4- Pinner
5- a set of Midwest gentle giant tongs and I have attached foam padding to the top and bottom.
6- 3 PI Bandages
7- torch,
8- and spare undies
Cheers
Dee