Yeh I have always used a pair of 12in. forceps to feed all my snakes. I prefer not to be accidentally bitten by any of my snakes. Not that I fear it, I've been bitten probably over 200 times now (used to run a pet store, snakes usually aren't real happy after they've been shipped...LOL), but it can injure the snakes mouth, especially if you "jerk" away from the bite.
Roy