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The Original.....

For all Capture, Removal, or Handling of SNAKES

Many other uses:

- Fireplace Log Turner

- Extra Reach Power

- Bar-B-Q Grill Work

- Retrieve Fishing Lures

- Pick up Paper, Trash, etc.

- Control Other Animals

* Safe!

* Effective!

* Durable!

* Lightweight!

Dear Mr. Pillstrom,

Your tongs recently kept me and a coworker out of a very sticky situation! We were harvesting snakes, mostly larger rattlers, from a ridge along the back side of our ranch in Texas. The ridge is punctuated by long and deep running crevices along its full length, almost honeycombed by the caves. As we were working one set of holes, several large rattlers plummeted down from above us where we had disturbed them at their denning area. They slid down the steep embankment and all around us, crawling quickly in all directions - including on top of us as we eased along the craggy cave entrance on our bellies! Needless to say, we truly appreciated the Pillstrom Tongs as our dependable and trusty "best friends" on that memorable day!! All the snakes were controlled, no bites occurred, and we can now laugh about the scene - we often wonder about what we would have looked like on video scrambling around to protect ourselves and crawling willy-nilly to catch all those big guys that came our way!! Thanks again for building and providing us such a great tool!

Best Regards,

Bayou Bob Popplewell
Santo, Texas
www.wf.net/~snake

Easily handles all types of reptiles!

Not Responsible For Snake Bites, Accidents or Injuries

Dr. Larry Pillstrom

PILLSTROM TONGS

For years, Dr. Pillstrom and his family have received outstanding testimonials from all over the world about the effectiveness and durability of these famous tongs. Many times, hunters have stated that they still have the very first Pillstrom Tongs purchased by them for heavy field use! Commercial use by professional animal handlers is constantly followed by letters which show the appreciation for these unique tongs in life-threatening situations on the job! Almost everyone who has ever had a REAL NEED for the use of these well built, dependable tongs has had feelings of relief when the ultimate test came to them in a dangerous situation! Some very unique and strange situations have been narrated to the Pillstroms over the years....but the theme remains constant - these tongs are the best, safest, and most dependable at taming what could otherwise become a bad situation for all involved!!

Well over 40 years of manufacturing, refinement, and use application!!

Model

26" $63.00

36" $64.00

40" $65.00

46" $66.00

50" $67.00

Many special use needs have arisen over the years which required the factory to respond with the usual creativeness to assure proper satisfaction for the wide range of users. While the standard 36" model still prevails as the most often chosen tool of the trade, both longer and shorter models have been adopted by some end users. The 40", 46" and 50" hunter models which add reach power in the capture environment are popular additions to the line. The special tongs have increasingly been acquired by animal control agencies and personnel who must utilize only the finest tools to prevent personal injury, avoid further public damage, and absolutely control whatever animal may be awaiting on the other end of an emergency call! The newer concern of preventing injury to the strayed or unruly animal is also of significant concern for such personnel! The Pillstrom Tongs accomplish the work just fine and are definitely up to the challenge! Prices are subject to change to reflect the increases in overhead costs and materials. For a current price sheet or more information on these legendary original style tongs, contact a dealer or the factory in Fort Smith, Arkansas, (479)452-3001. These are guaranteed to be the safest and most durable specialty snake tools available today!

~ ORDER YOURS TODAY ~

Pillstrom Tongs
66 Holland Drive
Farmington, Arkansas 72730
(479) 452-3001

All Prices subject to change. All orders will be subject to reasonable and required shipping and handling charges - sent UPS unless otherwise indicated. COD orders add $5. Residents of Arkansas must add state sales tax. Pre-paid orders will be handled as a first priority!! Dealer wholesale information and pricing available including pre-set minimum order requirements.

In 1953, as a young medical student, Larry Pillstrom began some early studies of snake venom and poisonous bites. As a key part of this advanced work, he had no choice but to capture and control his own study specimens! None were available in those days to just go out and 'buy'! Not a safe or pleasant task when one has no equipment or particular special hunting skills! Still, the important work called out for progress and forced this inventive young man to seek novel solutions to his perplexing problem! In those days, students were expected to simply adapt to any situation that confronted them in their chosen path of education. Larry quickly discovered that he would need some help in gathering the dangerous reptiles for his experiments and research. The help he found came from within his own creativeness - the Pillstrom Tongs were born. Out of necessity, Dr. Pillstrom built prototypes, refined them, sought proper materials, invented improved manufacturing styles, built upon techniques, patented his creation, and did all the required steps to end up with a functional and safe tool for meeting his special needs. The early tongs helped him to complete his studies, move into practice, and contribute to the increasing knowledge base in the field of bites and treatment. One additional thing also occurred. Dr. Pillstrom discovered that others would seek out and buy these useful tools for handling ornery critters like big rattlesnakes! The idea began to grow and so did the company to respond to this increasing demand. The Pillstrom Tong company now ships these special safe herp-handlers all over the world! Zoos, government animal control agencies, specialty animal handlers, collectors, and a wide range of users grew up to demand unique, durable, and very effective snake tongs. There is little room for error when the handled specimen may be a venomous snake set on inflicting major damage to the handler who is disturbing the daily life of a dangerous reptile! Now, Dr. Pillstrom is retired from active practice, choosing to live in his native Arkansas where he manages the small firm that still turns out these famous original snake handling tongs. All across the world, people rely on these legendary tools of this risky trade - handling snakes is serious business and Dr. Pillstrom sees this as an important continuing contribution to his lifelong involvement with the world of snakes! ! The result is the production and supply of heavy duty, commercial quality tongs that are lightweight and very effective at safely maneuvering the most resisting reptile! Now these legendary tongs - the Pillstrom Tongs - can be acquired from the new Internet presence of the Company direct to the public! Take no substitute or imitation to the original Pillstrom Tongs! Check out local sources and other dealers if you like, but you will always be guaranteed to be satisfied and return to Pillstrom Tongs of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Satisfaction guaranteed......!

Many people actually hunt snakes today for collection or trade purposes, others simply desire to move snakes from their yards or personal spaces. Whatever the goal, Pillstrom Tongs meet the need. Virtually anyone can easily subdue and move or capture the worst of snakes! Lightweight and easily operated pistol grip handles, these patented Tongs are a MUST for a long list of potential users! Dangerous and poisonous serpents are tamed to a safe level for transport, photography, removal, collection and much more! Pillstrom Tongs lead the industry as the original tongs for this special application!

Large Rattlers......
and every size or specie of snake, as well as, other animals can be easily controlled by the use of these commercial quality tongs! Additionally, frog hunters, tree pruners, water gardeners, outdoor cooks, aluminum can harvesters, animal control personnel, fire place stokers, and many more add their names alongside the snake hunters when it comes to constant companions of the Pillstrom Tongs!! Order your set today.....and have them handy when the BIG EVENT - an unplanned snake confrontation - occurs!! Be ready, not sorry! Be confident, not fearful! Be safe, not bitten!!