Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE

There was a thread floating around last week about if you need snake boots in Throckmorton and I made a comment or two in it. Well, my snake boots saved me a second time now from being snake bit. 1st time was while out dove hunting 7/8 years ago from a Copperhead. Well this Saturday opening morning I almost got to my bow stand when I stepped on a Rattler. I didnt have my flash light out cause there was a decient light from the moon. As soon as I stepped on him, he rattled a bit and as I lunged foward, the snake either struck or I kicked it, or both. Not really sure.
Do I believe in wearing snake boots? 100% I have 2 pair. One pair that I keep here at the house, and a pair I leave at the lease.

Amazing how many people don't wear them......Everyone should wear protection.

shoot , I had a snake in the bed of the truck last week.

I love my Chippewas. I will be buried in those boots if I have my way.

Glad your okay. We wear them religiously.

Yikes! Glad you were wearing them! I just bought a new pair of Justin's. Need a pair for the ranch and for the house

There seems to be an abundance of Rattlers the last two years. I have been buzzed 6 times this year alone, and I have put two of them in a frying pan the last 2 weeks, one having 13 buttons. I only eat the big ones. Too much trouble to mess with the smaller snakes.

You will never find me out without mine...

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The one time I've had a close call was the only time I didn't have them on and you bet I will never not have them again

Never wore a pair in 50 years. Had several close calls, but I have been lucky.

Got a pair for Christmas. Haven't see a snake since. Go figure.

I have been struck 3 times, 2 times on the same day by 2 different rattlesnakes and the other time by a water moccasin wearing rubber boots.

I haven't had any close calls with snakes but I wear snake boots just in case!!! You just never know!!!

I stopped by the Justin store in Justin, TX a few weeks ago and got ALL members of my hunting party snake boots. I needed a new pair, and my hunting party's had too many close calls over the years, so I took it upon myself to get everyone a pair.

Definitely can't beat the price at the Justin store. They are factory imperfects, fraction of the price.

Usually 200-250.... they're all $67.50





.... snagged the snazzy moc-toe rear-zippers for myself....

Being a land surveyor, I have had many encounters with all types of snakes. Never been struck at but I stepped on rattles in thick weeds which I am guessing is the only reason they didn't strike. I looked under a patch of salt grass after encountering one the day before just to see if it was still there. When I bent over, it was in striking stance and looking right at my face. That was one of the few I had to get rid of b/c it was in our working area, a hazard to the crew and I don't know how to properly handle them. All others I have let them go about there business.

I wear them!!!!

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

Those black boots look like girl boots.

That is probably because your not as worried and always looking for them now

Same as regular chip-snakes, but in all-leather.

I thought they looked more like a riding-boot (equestrian).

I'm still trying to picture a water moccasin with rubber boots on.

I've never used them. 50+ years. I do try and watch where I'm stepping though.

Me either ... food for thought, though.

I came close this weekend to getting bit by a copperhead. Just got done taking a pee and continued to walk down one of my trails and in mid stride looked down and there was about a three foot long copperhead between my feet....

He got to live another day because I high tailed it out of there while almost having a heart attack.

Walter

Don't go out in the woods without mine

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Given your height, I could see Chippewa chest waders working best for you.

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...

I saw three rattlers at the lease just last weekend. Guess it depends where you are.

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.

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.