Snake gards or snake boots.

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Pack_Wolf

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I was curious if any of you wear them and if they are easy to wear.
My hearing loss says I need some more protection from buzz tails that I can't hear any more.
I have never heard of any one that was "protected" from a snake bite by them. Except the individual who made a snake strike him.

Thanks.

Pack
 
I like snake gaiters. Easy on and easy off. They get hot and can be loud, but well worth it if you ask me. I often wear them even in non-snake weather if I am hunting in heavy cactus areas. Once you drive a cholla into the back of your leg you will wish it WAS a snake...

And yes, they ARE snake proof and DO work. I will leave it at that.
 
Snake boots!

Gaitors do not protect your feet. I watched a video of a guy in a snake pit with boots. About 20% of the time, the snake bit his foot.

I used to use Turtleskin Gaitors. Not anymore. Boots for me.
 
Originally Posted By: EDPMy opinion is most people will wear snake boots but seem to not take the time to put on guards

Absolutely. I've hunted snake country all my life and snake boots are a part of the "uniform of the day", every day. Have tried leggings, chaps and many boot styles and finally settled on the Pinnacle from Cabela's. Leggings and chaps are too hot and or noisy. I won't take the time to lace up snake boots. Most conventional pull on boots are too small at the top for my calf. The Pinnacle solves all of these problems with larger tops and their, light weight, GORE-TEX lining and quick zipper closure make it a very comfortable and convenient choice.

Cabela's Pinnacle Snake Boot

While I've been told that most snakes strike low, my only concern w/boots is that, our S. Texas snakes could obviously strike above the 15" tops.




It's that time of year. They're coming out, so watch yer step!

Regards,
hm
 
Originally Posted By: EDPMy opinion is most people will wear snake boots but seem to not take the time to put on guards

Tru-dat...

I bought a pair of gaiters several years ago, I'd forget them before I got in the truck, wouldn't take the time to put them on, whatever.

So I bought snake boots...

But like any tall top boot, they're hot. So most of the time I'd wear other boots, then end up realizing I didn't have the snakeboots on hand when I got into snake territory.

So then I shoved the gaiters in the seatback pocket of my truck. I have them when I need them, but don't have sweaty legs/feet when I don't. When I'm leaving the house, knowing I'm going to need them, I wear the boots.

After being tagged at the TOP of my boot once (stepping down a creekbed), I've actually thought about wearing gaiters above my boots to offer protection higher up the leg, or making some sort of "snake chaps".
 
Varminterror, you bring up a good point. If you are on any type of an incline or sloped surface, it would be possible to get hit in the thigh because the snake would be striking from an elevated position. I also am very careful about large rocks or boulders. I have even heard of rattlers climbing into desert bushes.

I usually hike 4-6 miles on a typical coyote hunt. I am several miles from my truck usually a 100+ miles from a hospital. If I get bit, I am done.

I want to make it hard for the predators (snakes) to hunt me while I am hunting the predators (coyotes).
 
Yeah, I hadn't really ever thought about it, other than watching where I squat before I sit down, but after that sucker hit my calf it got me thinking! Literally an inch higher and it was all calf, his nose hit my leg, the fangs went into the top roll/seam of my boot.

Someone should come up with "snake pants"...
 
Originally Posted By: VarminterrorYeah, I hadn't really ever thought about it, other than watching where I squat before I sit down, but after that sucker hit my calf it got me thinking! Literally an inch higher and it was all calf, his nose hit my leg, the fangs went into the top roll/seam of my boot.

Someone should come up with "snake pants"...

That's too close! I picked up a pair of chaps similar to these, but never wear them as they are much too large below the knee and do not have the buckles to pull them in as these do. (They rub together as you walk and are quite noisy.) They're easy to slip on and off, so might be worth another look to cover above boot tops, especially when wading through knee to waist high grass.

Snake Chaps

Regards,
hm
 
I have both. I wear the boots all the time, almost never the chaps.

However the chaps can be great if you need to push through thick brush.
 
Good information,..thanks.

I made a trip to Cabellas and I could not find any,..help was short so I didn't ask any one either. I thought that they may be a fall seasonal thing.

I was raised in snake country, and never thought I needed anything like snake boots.

I have been dealing with an open wound for several years and it has been [beeep]. 9 operations on my left arm in 2 1/2 years. A snake bite could not have been worse, but I never want to go through anything like that again. It completely shut me down for the last three years almost to this day.
I'm a 4 season guy so they are out there most of my hunting time.

Thanks,
Pack
 
There are snake pants

http://www.turtleskin.com/Hunting-Pants.aspx

Still need boots though.

The most common bites to hunters are not on the feet, but the hands. It happens when you reach down into a bush or under a rock to pick up downed game.

I almost stepped on one last year opening day of bird season. It was coiled up about 1 foot from me in waist high brush. I shot it. Things taste better than quail!

I agree, every one i know with chaps doesn't bother to put them on cuz they are uncomfortable. I just watch my step and risk it.
 
One bite (assuming you live) would change your life forever.

Just google "rattlesnake bite pictures". That was my "come to Jesus" moment.

Convenience is the last thing on my mind.
 
We got 8 the first year here and 7 last year, we catch them if I can and relocate them to an area where they can't hurt anything.

I have shot two though because I couldn't get them out of a brush pile.

I told Jeanne not to be going in the goat house by the hay and grain in her low topped shoes, and she saw a little close to newly born 12 incher coiled up right where she normally stands to get grain out of the garbage can it's stored in. She said she just had a feeling come over her about what I'd said and looked down before she stepped there.
 
Originally Posted By: TripleDeuce660There are snake pants

http://www.turtleskin.com/Hunting-Pants.aspx

Still need boots though.

The most common bites to hunters are not on the feet, but the hands. It happens when you reach down into a bush or under a rock to pick up downed game.

I almost stepped on one last year opening day of bird season. It was coiled up about 1 foot from me in waist high brush. I shot it. Things taste better than quail!

I agree, every one i know with chaps doesn't bother to put them on cuz they are uncomfortable. I just watch my step and risk it.

Hey, I was going to get some of those...then I changed my mind

$233, ouch
 


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