You could certainly use the 315 42" Standard Snake Tongs for that purpose. They are a great humane way to handle snakes. If the snakes will be continually quite large you might want to look at the Tomahawk 42 In. Deluxe Snake Tong - Model 415S or the Tomahawk 315NE 42 Nylon Extreme Grip Tong. Both of which are still humane, but designed to hold larger snakes, or have extra gripping power.