Posted: 6/11/2014 5:03:21 PM EDT
| I am looking to get out into the field more and I am looking into getting some snake boots, but I grew up in Missouri and didn't have near the issues with snakes, so I have no clue who makes good snake boots and whose just aren't that well made. I will be wearing them all summer so I don't want something that is really heavy. Places that i can go and try them on around Augusta as well. Thank you for the help. |
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What is the point in "Snake" boots? The thickness keeps the fangs from going through or thick and high so they can't bite your calf muscle or tall so they don't slither in?
I know this sounds like a stupid question but are they pretty necessary for almost any GA hunting? ... |
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What is the point in "Snake" boots? The thickness keeps the fangs from going through or thick and high so they can't bite your calf muscle or tall so they don't slither in? I know this sounds like a stupid question but are they pretty necessary for almost any GA hunting? ... The boots are puncture proof from the snake's fangs thus preventing you from being envenomated should you accidentally step on a snake and cause a bite. Due to the long warm-weather seasons in GA, snake boots are a good idea if you spend any amount of time in the woods March - October (even November further south). |
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What is the point in "Snake" boots? The thickness keeps the fangs from going through or thick and high so they can't bite your calf muscle or tall so they don't slither in? I know this sounds like a stupid question but are they pretty necessary for almost any GA hunting? ... I bought some LaCrosse snake boots years ago and they wore huge blisters on my feet in one day. I never put them back on, and I've never worn snake boots since. I have hunted in Ga 40+ years. I've learned to watch for them, and watch where I put my hands and feet. Had a few close calls, but ain't been bit yet, thanky Lord. IMO snake boots are only really needed by inexperienced city folk who aren't careful, those who work in heavy brush near crop fields or other rodent-rich environments, and of course, the chronically Ophidiophobic.  I suspect most snake boots are sold to the latter.
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I bought some LaCrosse snake boots years ago and they wore huge blisters on my feet in one day. I never put them back on, and I've never worn snake boots since. I have hunted in Ga 40+ years. I've learned to watch for them, and watch where I put my hands and feet. Had a few close calls, but ain't been bit yet, thanky Lord. IMO snake boots are only really needed by inexperienced city folk who aren't careful, those who work in heavy brush near crop fields or other rodent-rich environments, and of course, the chronically Ophidiophobic. I suspect most snake boots are sold to the latter.Quoted:
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What is the point in "Snake" boots? The thickness keeps the fangs from going through or thick and high so they can't bite your calf muscle or tall so they don't slither in? I know this sounds like a stupid question but are they pretty necessary for almost any GA hunting? ... I bought some LaCrosse snake boots years ago and they wore huge blisters on my feet in one day. I never put them back on, and I've never worn snake boots since. I have hunted in Ga 40+ years. I've learned to watch for them, and watch where I put my hands and feet. Had a few close calls, but ain't been bit yet, thanky Lord. IMO snake boots are only really needed by inexperienced city folk who aren't careful, those who work in heavy brush near crop fields or other rodent-rich environments, and of course, the chronically Ophidiophobic. I suspect most snake boots are sold to the latter.Well, old school jungle boots do not work - I got bit during Ranger school by a Pygmy Rattler during the Florida phase. I am probably one of the chronically "Ophidiophobic." |
| I have a pair of Irish Setter snake boots. Not only do they keep the snakes off of you but the water also. They are warm in the winter and even warmer when the snakes are crawling. I can deal with hot feet over a snake bite any day.I have owned chippewa and a few others and hands down love my Irish Setters. |