Abstract: A florescent light bulb changing device comprises a gripper assembly including first and second gripper members, each gripper member including a jaw section, a handle section and a central coupling section, the central coupling section of the gripper members being pivotally coupled to each other; and a tension spring including first and second linear end portions and a coiled central portion, the first linear end portion being positioned within the handle section of the first gripper member, the second linear end portion being positioned within the handle section of the second gripper member, the tension spring functioning to urge the jaws toward each other.