{"product_id":"komodo-plastic-feeding-tongs","title":"Komodo Plastic Feeding Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Komodo Plastic Feeding Tongs provide a safe and practical solution designed to make hand feeding your exotic pets simple and stress free. For many reptile keepers offering live insects or defrosted rodents directly by hand poses a risk of accidental bites or strikes from enthusiastic feeders. These lightweight plastic tongs eliminate that danger completely creating a secure distance between your fingers and your pets mouth while ensuring a highly hygienic feeding process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike heavy metal tweezers which can sometimes cause painful injury if an aggressive reptile strikes too hard against the rigid tips these plastic tongs feature a gentler molded construction. This softer material helps protect delicate mouthparts during intense feeding responses making them an excellent choice for a wide variety of animals. They are also exceptionally useful for handling nippy invertebrates safely keeping you clear of potential stings or pinches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable For\n\u003cbr\u003eSmall to medium reptiles including young snakes pythons and monitor lizards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInsect eating lizards such as Leopard Geckos Bearded Dragons and Chameleons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate exotic amphibians tree frogs and terrestrial toads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHandling various invertebrates safely including tarantulas scorpions and beetles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow To Use\n\u003cbr\u003eGrasp the tongs firmly using the comfortable textured grip areas. Securely pinch your chosen live food item such as a locust cricket or mealworm or a properly thawed pinkie mouse between the tips of the tongs. Slowly introduce the food into the enclosure approaching your reptile gently to stimulate their natural predatory response. Allow your pet to strike and take the food item from the tongs smoothly. After each feeding session wash the tongs thoroughly with warm soapy water and a reptile safe disinfectant to maintain absolute hygiene and prevent any cross contamination. Store the clean tongs in an easily accessible location near your enclosure setup for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trusty Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54556211052878,"sku":"KFTP","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/7105\/4670\/files\/Feeding-Tongs-Plastic.jpg?v=1754479814","url":"https:\/\/trustypetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/komodo-plastic-feeding-tongs","provider":"Trusty Pet Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}