{"product_id":"short-nose-precision-forceps-ant-keeping-tweezers","title":"Short-Nose Precision Forceps","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eshort-nose precision forceps\u003c\/strong\u003e have shorter tips and a firmer spring-action grip for controlled handling of small items around ant setups. They're particularly useful for lifting pre-killed feeder insects, retrieving feeding remains and picking up cotton wool or debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact tip shape is suited to routine feeding and enclosure maintenance when you want a more positive hold than the lighter-grip long-nose pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive insect handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra care should be taken when assessing suitability for gripping or moving live ants or other insects. The firmer grip can injure delicate insects if too much pressure is applied; consider a soft brush or transfer container instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant both grip styles? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ant-keeping-precision-forceps-set\"\u003etwo-piece precision forceps set\u003c\/a\u003e includes these short-nose forceps plus a longer, lighter-grip pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBefore use, read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/product-safety-and-suitability\"\u003eProduct Safety \u0026amp; Suitability\u003c\/a\u003e guidance.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antastic Tom","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":55778708062550,"sku":"AT-FORCEPS-SHORT","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/9645\/2438\/files\/5219.jpg?v=1793791834","url":"https:\/\/antastictom.com\/products\/short-nose-precision-forceps-ant-keeping-tweezers","provider":"Antastic Tom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}