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 Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
[Re: Wburke2010]
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10/01/13 01:53 AM
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okierifleman
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Don't go out in the woods without mine
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
[Re: okierifleman]
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10/01/13 03:27 AM
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jlbain94
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Thinking about getting a pair. Only had one close call that my friend saved me from by shoving me out of the way. Biggest cottonmouth Ive ever seen too.
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
[Re: jlbain94]
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10/01/13 04:03 AM
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7ARanch
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Had a 4+ foot rattler coiled in full strike position about a foot from me earlier this year, he buzzed wife saw him screamed and jumped, I followed her into the air cane down several feet away pulled the Judge out and made a good snake out of him. Going to make a nice hatband, 11 rattles. Of course one of the few times I didn't have my snake boots on...
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
[Re: 7ARanch]
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10/01/13 06:56 AM
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target1911
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I went to the lease and forgot mine. I was a nervous wreck all weekend. I got home and bought a second pair to leave out there.
I have not had a run in with a snake since I started wearing them. I will say that when I do wear them I is a huge relief on the nerves. Now I can look around for the wildlife and at the ground for snakes....unless I am going up or down an embankment or something where the snakes will not just be at your lower legs.
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My Dad
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
[Re: target1911]
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10/01/13 02:36 PM
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retfuz
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I always wear mine. While we're on the subject, ya'll be careful where you sit and put you hands. Closest I ever was to getting bit was reaching down to pick up a dove I'd shot and there was a copperhead next to the dove.
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
[Re: splash556]
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10/03/13 12:22 PM
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BlackSnake
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I've never used them. 50+ years. I do try and watch where I'm stepping though. Had one 6/8 weeks ago rattle at me several times before I could spot him. Finally saw him about 3 feet in front of me coiled up in the sand. Had another buzz me the same day with a continous buzz that I never saw. I know he was close, and I suspected he was in a cactus next to me, but never the less, I coulnt find him even after jumping to the clear. Watch as you will, but those suckers blend in like no other.
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
[Re: BlackSnake]
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10/03/13 04:58 PM
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Ratrod101
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Having been bit in the lower calf by a copperhead and spending some time in the hospital, I can tell you that myself and the kids wont step foot in the woods/fields w/o them on.....sucks that the kids outgrow them so fast but not sure I could justify NOT buying them boots while they are in the hospital getting the anti-venom trmt.
But growing up, I never wore them....and never came close to seeing one...of course, I wasn't really looking for them either.
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
[Re: Ratrod101]
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10/08/13 07:51 PM
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JRPurvis
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I just can't see that they are worth the expense, and don't plan to ever buy them. Seeing a venomous snake in the wild happens so rarely that it is never even a concern to me. I've seen a total of three in my life while out in the woods hunting or working. My yard is a different matter - almost stepped on three just this year while closing up the chicken coop at night. I now make sure and carry a flashlight while walking through the yard at night, but will check out the hog trap in the back pasture wearing shorts and sandals without a second thought.
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
[Re: txshntr]
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10/08/13 08:20 PM
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skinnerback
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I remember the thread you are referring too and still surprised someone would say they are a gimmick. I grew up catching and handling snakes and hunting areas that they are very common. I don't know why someone wouldn't wear them. Glad you had them on. Be safe  Given your height, I could see Chippewa chest waders working best for you. 
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
[Re: JRPurvis]
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10/08/13 08:37 PM
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kry226
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I just can't see that they are worth the expense, and don't plan to ever buy them. Seeing a venomous snake in the wild happens so rarely that it is never even a concern to me. I've seen a total of three in my life while out in the woods hunting or working. My yard is a different matter - almost stepped on three just this year while closing up the chicken coop at night. I now make sure and carry a flashlight while walking through the yard at night, but will check out the hog trap in the back pasture wearing shorts and sandals without a second thought. I'll go on record and suggest that the exreme pain, tissue loss, and $100,000 medical bill might just change your mind about a $200 pair of boots. Call me crazy...
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
[Re: JRPurvis]
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10/08/13 08:44 PM
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txshntr
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I just can't see that they are worth the expense, and don't plan to ever buy them. Seeing a venomous snake in the wild happens so rarely that it is never even a concern to me. I've seen a total of three in my life while out in the woods hunting or working. My yard is a different matter - almost stepped on three just this year while closing up the chicken coop at night. I now make sure and carry a flashlight while walking through the yard at night, but will check out the hog trap in the back pasture wearing shorts and sandals without a second thought. I saw three rattlers at the lease just last weekend. Guess it depends where you are.
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
[Re: Ratrod101]
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10/08/13 09:21 PM
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KG68
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I can tell you that myself and the kids wont step foot in the woods/fields w/o them on.....sucks that the kids outgrow them so fast From age 8 to 16 I would buy the chaps for the kids. They cost less and will last through several growth spurts. From age 10 to 14 boots sizes can change by four sizes in some boys but their calves don't develop nearly as fast. Having a handful of knotheads you have some hand-me-downs that helps a lot.
Last edited by KG68; 10/08/13 09:22 PM.
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
[Re: KG68]
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10/09/13 02:14 PM
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rmneal
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I really like my open toe summer time snake boots. They are extremely light weight which is important for lightning-fast stomps to the snakes head. The open-toe area allows me to guillotine the bastidge with my toe nail. 
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