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