Snake Boots
01-13-2002 | 06:13 PM
#11
Fork Horn
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Effingham SC USA
RE: Snake Boots
For the last twenty years i have been involved in amature herpetology, this has brought me into contact with near every type of venomus snake in North America. With this experience behind me I too own a pair of Rocky Outback snake boots. They are waterproof for awhile.I started taking on water after six months of regular wear, but my profession keeps me out in the woods 4-6 days a week.Under normal wear and tear I would expect they would stay dry and last several seasons.
I have been hit by three types of venomous snakes in the boots, Timber rattler ( or Canebrake) copperheads, and Moccassins. In each case the boots did their job.If your wondering, we tested them for an article I wrote on venomous snakes a few years back.After littlerally hundreds of hits on the boots empty with no penetration I allowed them to strike the boot while wearing it. In no way would I suggest anyone else doing this . you'll just have to take my word for it they will repel even the largest of rattler hits.
As far as seeing them in the wild, I see em all the time, but I am also a trained eye and looking for em.For the most part they are easilly avoided and other than flat out stepping on one your chances of being bit are slim.
Beyond all that, I would highly reccomend the rockies they as already noted allow you to tuck your pants repelling ticks and some of the chiggers, they are easily broken in, and a whole lot more comfortable than a rubber boot after putting down several miles during a day of turkey hunting.
I have been hit by three types of venomous snakes in the boots, Timber rattler ( or Canebrake) copperheads, and Moccassins. In each case the boots did their job.If your wondering, we tested them for an article I wrote on venomous snakes a few years back.After littlerally hundreds of hits on the boots empty with no penetration I allowed them to strike the boot while wearing it. In no way would I suggest anyone else doing this . you'll just have to take my word for it they will repel even the largest of rattler hits.
As far as seeing them in the wild, I see em all the time, but I am also a trained eye and looking for em.For the most part they are easilly avoided and other than flat out stepping on one your chances of being bit are slim.
Beyond all that, I would highly reccomend the rockies they as already noted allow you to tuck your pants repelling ticks and some of the chiggers, they are easily broken in, and a whole lot more comfortable than a rubber boot after putting down several miles during a day of turkey hunting.
01-14-2002 | 01:36 PM
#15
Fork Horn
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 114
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From: Effingham SC USA
RE: Snake Boots
Thanks for the welcome ya'll. I think poult said a bunch its a cheap expendeture for piece of mind.The fact that the boots lend themselves to being great for turkey hunting is a plus.
