{"product_id":"zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10","title":"Zoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs 10\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed precisely, and keep your fingers out of the strike zone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Zoo Med's Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs are 25 cm (10\") long, built from solid stainless steel with a textured grip surface that holds live and thawed food without slipping. They're made for hand-feeding reptiles, amphibians and birds, and work equally well for offering food to aquarium fish and invertebrates at a safe distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 cm (10\") stainless steel construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — long enough to keep your hand clear of a defensive or food-driven animal, and won't rust or corrode with regular water contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong grip surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds insects, worms, pinkies and thawed foods securely so nothing drops halfway to the animal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-species use\u003c\/strong\u003e — reptiles, amphibians and birds on land, and — used underwater — marine triggerfish, marine invertebrates, large cichlids and aquatic turtles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore hygienic than hand-feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps food, and any bite, off your fingers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to clean\u003c\/strong\u003e — rinse and dry after each use; stainless steel won't pit or stain the way cheaper metals do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM255\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e097612622102\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 cm (10\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for target-feeding insects, worms, greens, pinkies and thawed meat or fish to reptiles, amphibians and birds, and for offering food to aquarium fish, invertebrates and aquatic turtles. Not designed as a general aquascaping tool — for planting or substrate work, use dedicated aquascaping tweezers instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse in clean water and dry after each feed. Avoid dishwasher detergents with strong chlorine content, which can dull the finish over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep tips away from eyes when feeding defensive species — some snakes and monitors will strike at the tongs rather than the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Zoo Med's standard manufacturer warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAre these safe to use in a saltwater aquarium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — stainless steel resists corrosion in both fresh and marine water, which is why they're also sold for hand-feeding marine fish and invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill my snake bite the tongs instead of the food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can happen with strongly food-driven or defensive snakes, which is exactly why the extra length matters — keep the tongs, not your hand, at the business end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use these to plant live terrarium plants?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey'll work in a pinch, but they're built to grip food rather than manipulate substrate or root live plants — a dedicated planting tool does that job better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I stop them rusting?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse and dry them after each use. Stainless steel resists rust, but standing residue left on the surface can still leave marks over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54773927444771,"sku":"ZM255","price":30.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/ZM255_20.png?v=1782882383","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}