Unlike “the good old days” you don’t have to worry about catching or handling snakes with your bare hands, forked sticks or brake rods.

One of the best things that ever came out of the Okeene rattlesnake hunt was the invention of snake tongs. The Diamondback club has one of the first Whitco tongs made and Anthony Felder and some other members did some of the initial testing of this well known brand.

If you talk to people about what tongs you should use you’ll get a variety of answers. Like most things it comes down to personal preference. However, there are some things you should take into consideration when investing in a snake tongs.

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When you come to a snake hunt there’s a few things you will need and some other bits and pieces that are optional. In some cases it depends on whether you plan on being a regular visitor to the Okeene rattlesnake hunt or if you just want to see what it’s all about.

First of all the hunt takes place on a 2000 plus acres ranch that’s full of canyons and rocky outcrops. This makes it an ideal place for hunting rattlesnakes.

You will need a permit to hunt snakes and these are available when you register to hunt at the Diamondback Club house on Main Street. This is a five-day permit and is a legal requirement.

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