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Posted by Holmes on March 03, 2001 at 19:27:35:
In Reply to: But it's still a case of comparing Apples to Oranges. posted by Chris Harper on March 03, 2001 at 03:38:23:
<:I use more than one hook when lifting snakes that are that heavy, simply for the comfort and safety of the snake. The shafts flex just like golf club shafts do. I expect that, but I haven't had any break.>
I am a proponent of two hooks on most snakes regardless of size. I like the control it gives me and two hooks reduce the necessity of tongs in many occasions.
It actually was not the shaft that broke - the hook became separated from the shaft. I was lifting two-hook lifting a blood python and the hook failed just as I was raising the snake so there was no harm to the animal. This was some years ago and Midwest's quality control has become much more consistent in later years.
<: Oh well, I guess I've just never thought of a golf club shaft as being heavy.>
Rather an oversimplification of an issue that is very real for some of us.
<: I would basically agree with that, but have you seen the stuff that Bill Haast uses? And most herp rooms at Zoos I have visited all use Midwest hooks and tongs. And oh yeah, Steve Irwin just uses tree limbs! :-D>
I would wager there are hundreds of Midwest hooks out there for every Fuhrman hook being used. The reasons for this are sound.
While the celebrated Mr. Haast and Mr. Irwin certainly have their accomplishments under their respective belts, I aspire to emulate neither gentleman! And tree branches are a scarcity here in the high altitude deserts of Wyoming!
Regards,
~Holmes
