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Alright big man, I'll give you my two cents on this issue. First off, I hunt in the southern most tip of the Florida Everglades. Where one has Cotton mouths, Water Moc's, etc, etc.

I've seen sakes in excess of six feet and as big around as my arm.

I wear both 16" snake boots and snake chapps. Call me a wimp if you want I don't care. But if you ever want to hunt an Osceola way down south in Florida, I'll recommend it to you in passing. I won't press it though.

To me, get the boots at least. And come home safe to your family and friends.