Snakeproof Boots or Gaiters
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Got an exotic hunt planned in South Texas below San Antonio in November. Would like some feedback from hunters who hunt or have hunted that area relative to the need for snakeproof boots or gaiters. Also, if needed what brands offer quality protection.
Never hunted that area but around here we have Copperheads and Timber Rattlers to deal with during our spring turkey hunts. I use and swear by Turtleskin Gaiters. Not cheap but they work. They also offer full length snake pants and chaps.
The Gaiters are reversible to tan or camouflage. Easy on/off. visit the web site Turtleskin.com
Anybody got any scoop on Snake Gaurdz brand gaiters?
Thanks for info on Turtleskins- they have a wholeline of snakeproof items- gaiters, chaps and gloves. Got some neat demo material on their website.
My father and I go around and around about this. I never wear any of these things in Africa where the snakes that live there could clearly kill someone.
I dont' think you need snake boots, gaiters or chaps, unless you are busting through high grass or brush. But when I hunt with my father in South Texas; I bow to his wishes and wear knee high snake boots.
I've never been struck by a snake, but I watch where I step -- have been stared down by a mamba at face level -- boots, chaps, etc., wouldn't have done much good.
Can somebody with experience give me some feedback on the following brands of snake gaiters?
Rattlers Scale Tech Snake Guardz Whitewater
If you are going to hunt Texas I would strongly recommend snake boots, gaiters, chaps. I have a lease about 100 miles North of San Antonio and have killed several rattlers a year. I wear knee high boots, even when it is blazing hot. To paraphraze the AMEX ad, I dont leave camp without them...
Get a pair of Rocky Longbeards or what ever snake boot they make now.
The fit like tennis shoes and you'll appreciate them when the snake bites you foot. Gators only cover your ankle up and leave your foot unprotected. A large rattler will easily bite through a leather boot.
I have a pair of Redhead zip ups that I use when hunting south Texas when it is warm. November is usually warm in south Texas. They are waterproof so these boots can be used for other hunting situations as well. They are also comfortable.
I had a pair of Rocky lace-ups before and there was a piece of the boot around the ankle that always rubbed blisters on my ankles.
Thanks for the input and feedback. I made a decision today and bought some LaCrosse 18" Snakeproof boots. I think they will give me the greatest piece of mind while tromping in snake country.
Go with the boots. I have both boots and twos brands of gaters. Started off with Cabelas gaiters and they were too stiff. Then bought Turtle skin because they were much more pliable. They were better but broke several snaps the first couple times out. Ended up buying boots and wished that I had bought them first. They also have the added bonus of keeping out the ticks and chiggers when you tuck in your pant legs.