It has been a very long time since I last logged on and even longer since I posted, but I thought I'd share my idea for a cheap snake hook.
OK! I needed a long snake hook (1090mm or longer). My local pet shop could only get them to 600mm and Pails For Scales in Ballarat didn't have any long snake hooks in stock but could order one in for me.
I thought about modifying an old golf club but didn't know where I could buy a cheap one. While looking in Kmart, I found a 1200mm fishing gaff for $13.00. Fantastic! I bought it. The only problem is that the point is very sharp. But since I was getting my car serviced at the same time, I asked the mechanic if he could grind the point down a bit. It's like a ball point pen now.
I haven't tested it yet because I only fed my Children's Python last night. I hope this story helps people to think outside the box and use items for something other than their original use.
OK! The question has to be asked. Why do I need a snake hook to handle a Children's Python? The answer is I have lower back pain and sometimes my back is too painful to bend down to pick her up from the ground. She is not aggressive and has never bitten me.
Henry
OK! I needed a long snake hook (1090mm or longer). My local pet shop could only get them to 600mm and Pails For Scales in Ballarat didn't have any long snake hooks in stock but could order one in for me.
I thought about modifying an old golf club but didn't know where I could buy a cheap one. While looking in Kmart, I found a 1200mm fishing gaff for $13.00. Fantastic! I bought it. The only problem is that the point is very sharp. But since I was getting my car serviced at the same time, I asked the mechanic if he could grind the point down a bit. It's like a ball point pen now.
I haven't tested it yet because I only fed my Children's Python last night. I hope this story helps people to think outside the box and use items for something other than their original use.
OK! The question has to be asked. Why do I need a snake hook to handle a Children's Python? The answer is I have lower back pain and sometimes my back is too painful to bend down to pick her up from the ground. She is not aggressive and has never bitten me.
Henry