{"product_id":"eco-tech-snake-hook","title":"Eco Tech Snake Hook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLift and guide snakes without gripping or restraining them.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Eco Tech Snake Hook redirects a snake during handling, feeding and enclosure maintenance, using a smooth curved head that lifts rather than pins. It comes in two lengths: a fixed 60 cm hook for close-range work with small to medium snakes, and a 77–138 cm extendable hook that adds reach for larger or more defensive animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth curved hook head\u003c\/strong\u003e — lifts and redirects without gripping or pinning the snake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e — fixed 60 cm, or extendable 77–138 cm for extra reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — comfortable for extended handling and maintenance sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports hook-training\u003c\/strong\u003e — touching the snake with the hook before non-feeding interactions helps it learn handling time from feeding time, which reduces feeding-response strikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEco Tech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnake hook (handling tool)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eS — SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eECT107\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eS — Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 cm, fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eL — SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eECT108\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eL — Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77–138 cm, extendable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich length do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eS — 60 cm fixed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eL — 77–138 cm extendable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall to medium, calmer snakes; close-range work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger, longer-bodied or more defensive snakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReach\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed at 60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjusts from 77 cm out to 138 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy the extra length matters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeeps the handler's hand further from a defensive strike radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifting and redirecting snakes during routine handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving a snake clear during feeding, to separate handling time from feeding time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosure cleaning and maintenance without hand contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook-training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestraint of an animal for a veterinary or medical procedure — a hook lifts and redirects, it does not restrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery small hatchlings or small species, where a hook is unnecessary and a gentle hand or a container is the better tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenomous or otherwise dangerous species handled by anyone without the training, licensing and additional equipment that species requires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe down and disinfect the hook between different animals — this is standard reptile-room hygiene, and it stops mites, parasites or pathogens moving from one enclosure to another. On the extendable model, check the locking action periodically; retire it if it no longer holds firmly at length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10\"\u003eZoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs 10\"\u003c\/a\u003e — offer food separately from the hook, so feeding and handling stay two distinct cues for the snake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEco Tech does not publish a warranty term for this tool. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply regardless of any manufacturer warranty — it must be of acceptable quality and fit for the purpose it is sold for. It ships as a standard parcel: not oversize, not dangerous goods, no cold chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size snake hook should I buy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 60 cm fixed hook suits small to medium, calmer snakes handled at close range. The 77–138 cm extendable hook is the better choice for larger or more defensive animals, since the extra length keeps your hand further from a defensive strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use a snake hook on a venomous snake?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hook is standard equipment for venomous handling, but it is one part of a protocol that also requires training, appropriate licensing and usually additional equipment. This listing does not constitute that training — venomous species should only be handled by an experienced, appropriately licensed keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I hook-train a snake?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTouch the snake gently with the hook before handling sessions that are not feeding time. Done consistently, the snake starts to associate the hook with non-feeding handling, which reduces the chance it mistakes your hand or the hook for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I clean the hook between animals?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe it down with a reptile-safe disinfectant and let it dry fully before it touches the next animal. This is basic biosecurity practice wherever a tool is shared across enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it work on lizards or other reptiles?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed and shaped for snakes. 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