Snake Defense

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Logistar

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This subject has been discussed before here on TFL. I have the revolver and ammo I need for these critters but I don't plan to use it unless I NEED to. As much as I HATE snakes, I won't shoot one unless he threatens me.

My problem is that shooting the snake AFTER I have been bitten might not help a whole lot. I have heard of some type of garment that is worn around the ankles that will stop the snake bite. Does anyone know where I can find these things. I have asked around locally but noone seems to have them here in Louisville.

(Yes, I TRY to avoid them but came within 6 inches of stepping on one in some leaves early last fall.)


Thanks!

Logistar
 
Here in South Carolina we have a few snakes.. Mostly elected..... :D

Snake chaps and boots are pretty common around here. I have a pair for swamp hunting. Cabela's has snake boots for about $60.00 that look pretty good.
 
If you can't find the gaiters/leggings, and want a classy alternative, I believe that Russell's Moccasin Co. and Gokey's still make their high snake boots. (Hmmm... I think I may recall Gokey's going out of business.??)

With a pair of those high boots and a Randall Model 5 knife, maybe someone will take you for the late Ross Allen, a noted reptile expert.

Look at the bright side: a rattler is easier to spot than a Gaboon Viper or River Jack or Puff Adder and the venom usually isn't as lethal, with treatment. Be glad you don't live in Africa. Count your blessings, I always say...

Lone Star
 
copperheads

My dad was bitten by a copperhead this past weekend....after two days in the hospital and a hand the size of a catcher's mitt...he's back home....you really DON'T want to be bitten by a venomous snake...even the relatively less-than-lethal copperhead!:(
 
For me, ALL snakes are lethal. No need to bite me, I'd die from a heart attack quicker (poison or non-poison). Have one of those illogical, completely unwarranted fears of all slithering critters. But, with all the snakes in Florida, just gotta deal with it. They don't bother me, I don't bother them! :)
 
Hkmp5sd, I am about the same as you. I'd probably have a heart attack if bitten by a baby garter snake. I'd like to protect against all snake bites if possible - especially after ALMOST stepping on one last fall.

I am a little afriad to mail order boots (afraid of sizing problems) although that would probably be the best solution. I'll check Cabela's and see what they have.

Thanks guys!

Logistar
 
Cheaper Than Dirt carries a few different styles of gaitors. Nylon, leather, plastic.. I always wear gaitors when going through thick brush. They work great at protecting you from thorns and thissles as well as snake bites.
 
I have used the cut-off legs from an old pair of jeans as extra protection. Cut-off below knee and pinned right below my knee on jeans I was wearing. Never did put it to a "live" test however.
 
The Cordura nylon gaiters from Cabela's are a pretty good compromise on price, protection and comfort. They're what I wear most when I need something. The plastic ones are just too hot for me, and chaps are great in thorns but also pretty hot. I've got a pair of Gokey bullhide boots I got thru Orvis several years ago, but frankly for $300 they leave a whole lot to be desired. Nothing but the smallest snake would have any problem putting a fang right thru the stitiching on the foot - no overlap of leather in the moccasin stitch. Makes them impossible to waterprrof, too. I have some LaCrosse Diamondbacks (rubber boots) that're great in wet areas, but a bit stiff walking the uplands. Some friends of mine have worn the Cordura boots (Chipewa's, I think) a good bit, but say they don't stand up well to everyday use in briars/thorns in S Ga.
 
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