I had a budy that was bitten by a rattle snake on a quail hunt last year. It got him even with chaps on (3'' below the crotch). Its about 2 hours into town from where we hunt. We juiced him with anti-venom and sent him to the hospital. He was in a lot of pain, but was alot better in about 2 days. if you are in DFW check out the justin boot outlet, they have Chipawahs for about half the price. WE always make sure no one kills Blueindigo snakes around the house, so that they will kill off the rattlers.