Thanks for all the advice everyone. I decided to err on the side of caution and bought a nice pair of Danner Pronghorn boots.

They are very comfortable, offer extra support and, of course, snake protection. As mentioned, a good pair of snake boots doesn't replace being aware of your surroundings and they do nothing for your hands or crotch area (ouch!).

There are only three venomous snakes in Ohio. Two are rattlers (one being extremely rare) and the other is the copperhead. I don't plan on running into any, but life has thrown many things at me I never planned for! A snake bite in the foot or leg below the knee won't be one of them!

Thanks again and good hunting!