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Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
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09/30/13 12:31 AM
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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.
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
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09/30/13 12:37 AM
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General Guts
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Amazing how many people don't wear them......Everyone should wear protection.
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
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09/30/13 12:40 AM
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shoot , I had a snake in the bed of the truck last week.
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09/30/13 12:42 AM
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I love my Chippewas. I will be buried in those boots if I have my way.
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09/30/13 12:43 AM
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Glad your okay. We wear them religiously.
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
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09/30/13 12:43 AM
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My stand is pink camo
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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
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09/30/13 12:51 AM
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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.
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09/30/13 12:58 AM
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You will never find me out without mine...
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09/30/13 02:14 AM
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You will never find me out without mine... X2
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09/30/13 03:19 AM
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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
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09/30/13 04:16 AM
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Never wore a pair in 50 years. Had several close calls, but I have been lucky.
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09/30/13 03:19 PM
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Got a pair for Christmas. Haven't see a snake since. Go figure.
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09/30/13 03:43 PM
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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.
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09/30/13 03:48 PM
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I haven't had any close calls with snakes but I wear snake boots just in case!!! You just never know!!!
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09/30/13 03:52 PM
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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....
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09/30/13 03:54 PM
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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.
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09/30/13 03:54 PM
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I wear them!!!!
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09/30/13 04:03 PM
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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
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09/30/13 05:30 PM
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Those black boots look like girl boots.
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09/30/13 08:19 PM
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Got a pair for Christmas. Haven't see a snake since. Go figure. That is probably because your not as worried and always looking for them now
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09/30/13 09:18 PM
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Those black boots look like girl boots. Same as regular chip-snakes, but in all-leather. I thought they looked more like a riding-boot (equestrian).
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Re: Snake Boots have now saved me TWICE
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09/30/13 10:36 PM
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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'm still trying to picture a water moccasin with rubber boots on.
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09/30/13 11:52 PM
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I've never used them. 50+ years. I do try and watch where I'm stepping though.
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10/01/13 12:08 AM
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Me either ... food for thought, though.
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10/01/13 12:28 AM
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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.
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