Q:Will it work on small snakes or large snakes A:Our professional snake tongs is suitable to handling both. Small snakes(one of the prongs has a slot allowing the others to pass through,so there is no minimum gap) Large snakes(wide jaw design,most pythons are 3 feet and 1.5 feet at the mid section,it would work on this size.) Q:Can I use this reptile grabber to grab something smaller like a lizard Will it able to escape A:It can be used to hold a lizard - depending upon the size and speed of the lizard. It would be quite large and powerful for smaller lizards.You can also use for monopterus albus,dead rat and mephitis. Q:Will snake tongs harm snake A:Smooth serrated wide jaw allows to get maximum grip pressure with minimal risk of damage to the reptiles. Let you safely release them in another area How to To Avoid Getting Bitten 1.Leave snakes alone, treat with respect at all time 2.Never tamper with a seemingly dead snake, as many have the nasty habit of playing dead when scared or threatened. 3.Never walk barefoot or without a torch at night when camping or visiting facilities in the bush.