Snake boots won't do much for my heart attack......

we have timber rattlers here, though never see them, knock on wood, I really think snakes hear you coming/get out of the way, sure maybe if you jump onto a rock/ledge etc....I keep a look out, walk slowly deliberately, even though I have a fear of snakes, I dont really feel the need for snake boots. Also i think i read somewhere trhat most snake bit victims are bit on the hand, and like 95% were white males ages 16-25 and intoxicated, was a funny article, but the statistics kinda proved that snakes dont go after guys/bite them, and I'm not getting bit in the hand. They can blend in so well, so I dont know about looking for them how good that works, oh well I'll keep my eyes peeled.

Anyone hear how rattlers are becoming quieter due to snake roundups....least in certain areas.....ie rattling/warning enabled them to get caught......so the quieter ones lived and bred....on discovery all the time....saying how theyre evolving way too fast....ie selective breeding ina sense, which is no good for us.....id rather one rattle than not....and step on him.