Snake Hook, Copperhead Series for Catching, Controlling, or Moving Snakes, Stainless Steel & Copper, Field Length (43 inches) ✓ Free 60 Day Returns ✓ Free Express Shipping Description: Copperhead Series™ Snake Hook, The Balanced & Rugged Hook™ I made my first snake hook from an old golf club way back in the 1970’s. I’ve carried that hook on many adventures in the field over the years and it’s been my go-to field hook for some 40 years—until now. Recently, I’ve revisited the design with the goal of offering an affordable snake hook of the very highest quality. I wanted it to be both functional and beautiful. Perhaps more importantly, I wanted it to still be functional and beautiful after decades of hard use. Some quite popular snake hooks use aluminum for the hook. That keeps it more balanced by keeping the hook lighter at the front. However, aluminum is not very strong and it doesn’t age well. I didn’t want my hooks to look like they’d been dropped off the back of a pickup too many times after a few years of real use. Could I make it stainless steel and still keep it well balanced? After experimenting with many approaches it became clear that I couldn’t limit the design to off-the-shelf components. So, I designed something completely new—a solid copper ferrule to attach the hook end to the shaft. Now the thickness of the stainless steel can be sized for the strength needed and not just sized to plug the hole in the end of the shaft. This one simple design innovation creates a snake hook unlike any other hook on the market. The result is the Copperhead Series™ Snake Hook, the Balanced & Rugged Hook™. The moment you hold one in your hand, you’ll see for yourself. Also available in a 33″ cage length version. Features: BALANCED – a unique copper ferrule allows for a lighter, more balanced hook without compromising strength.RUGGED – materials like copper and stainless steel combine to make a tool designed for real work.SAFE – a secure rubber grip, light weight and hook geometry allow you to safely catch, control or move reptiles.BEAUTIFUL – a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail result in a hook that's a pleasure to use.RELIABLE- a professional tool crafted in the USA and built for many years of reliable use. Product Details: Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ NoProduct Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 43 x 1 x 4 inches; 8 ouncesDate First Available ‏ : ‎ February 5, 2017Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ DocSewardBest Sellers Rank: #51,331 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #9 in Snake Handling Hooks#9 in Snake Handling HooksCustomer Reviews: 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 749 ratingsItem Weight: 8 ouncesManufacturer: DocSewardDate First Available: February 5, 2017Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 43 x 4.2 x 0.25 inchesItem Dimensions LxWxH: 43 x 1 x 4 inchesItem Weight: 8 OuncesBrand Name: DocSewardTarget Audience Keyword: reptiles, snakesSize: 43″