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by milksnakegreg on January 30, 2008
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I am wondering if anybody has any of these and will they work for when a burm gets larger. I would just need it for removing the snake from the cage b/c he is somewhat aggressive(strong feeding response not mean). I would like to know how much weight 5t could hold(educated guess would help)
Thanks Greg
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by Cro on January 30, 2008
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Greg, the midwest python hook is big and quite strong.
It should work well with pythons up to 10 or 12 foot, and up to 50 lbs without problems.
If you are working with a tempermental python that size or larger, you should always have a helper, and will probably want to use two hooks, or a tailing technique, depending on the snake`s attitude.
You should also have on hand a squirt bottle full of alcahol that can be easily reached and sprayed in the pythons face / mouth if it decides to latch onto you and constrict. The burning sensation caused by alcahol can cause them to let go from a bite.
There have been several people killed over the years while working by themselves with pet pythons in the 12 to 14 foot range. All it takes is a coil around your neck, and it is very easy to get sufficated by a snake that large.
Hope this helps.
Best Regards JohnZ
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by MoccasinMan on January 31, 2008
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It is the best python hook I have used. I work with big pythons... my largest is a Thai retic 19' and pushing 200lbs. I am very glad that she is puppy tame. I have had inferior hooks buckle under her weight. I use it to encourage her in a certain direction. It is best to let her do the work. I don't doubt that if I tried to lift more than her head and about 3feet of her body it would be put to the test. It is not used like a hook w/ venomous where you support the body weight. Use it to pull and coax the animal. It is not difficult to coax a large python into a large stout transfer bin. DO NOT attempt to work with a GIANT python by yourself. You will need 1-2 strong helpers (especially if you are working w/ a retic) and a squeeze bottle of alcohal. There is no better python hook available than the Midwest Python Hook.
Andrew
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by MoccasinMan on January 31, 2008
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BTW if your snake has a strong feeding response but is otherwise tame you should create a conditioned response to let it know it is NOT time to eat. They are quick to strike at any movement in front of them. Open the cage a crack, reach in w/ the hook and gently tap the snake on the head 2-3 times. When it moves away hook a coil and pull on the body. Then grab the snake about 3' back from the head and begin to pull it out. Feed the forward part of the body into the transfer bin and let go. With a little coaxing and some patience the snake will usually crawl into a partially covered bin. Use this tap and pull technique every time you go to the cage and want to move the animal or do cage maintenance. It won't take long before this becomes a conditioned response, and your life becomes much easier.
Andrew
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