Before I start, I could probably guess just about every joke anybody could possibly make about the thread topic. That being said, feel free to do so, I could always use a good laugh...
Anywho, I have been researching waterproof snake boots, and the ones I think that I have settled on are the Lacrosse Alpha Mudlite snake boots. One of the biggest selling points, aside from it being a rubber snake boot, is that it has an 18" height as compared to most snake boots which seem to be 15" or 16".
My question is, is 2" or 3" in height really going to make that much of a difference when it comes to snake protection, or is it just a matter of chance?
I'll have to ask the wife lol
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Most snakes strike about ankle high. I would think it would be rare for a snake to strike at the top of the boot. If you get those Lacrosse mud lites, let me know how you like them. I have been looking at them myself.
The copperhead that struck at me hit me about the calf.....My boots paid for themselves that evening.
I would think that you have to remember that a snake depending on terrain is striking upwards. Better safe than sorry. I got a dry bite from a Cottonmouth once but I was in a rice field. I had rolled down my hip boot and was hit right above the boot. Hurt like hell. They die on sight nowadays.
> YES < MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE
ONE TIME I CAME ACROSS A RATTLESNAKE CURLED UP IN THE SUN
I PICKED UP ABOUT A 2 ft. BRANCH AND STARTED TOO POCK AT IT AND
ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STRIKE AT ME AND ALMOST , ALMOST GOT MY HAND
I LEARNED MY LESSON REAL QUICK ........
THE MOST @ BEST PROTECTION U CAN'T GET. :icon_thumright:
If you hunt rattlesnake country, they can grow long and strike pretty high. A couple of extra inches of height can be a difference maker.
As long as it doesn't get into the bend of your knee, you won't notice much difference.
Not only more snake protection it's a couple extra inches of water protection when crossing creeks and rivers. Makes sense to have more than not enough protection.
Neal
More is always better
Oh yeh...I once went to a nudist wedding and missed being best man by 2". :TooFunny:
Quote from: neal on May 19, 2015, 11:27:23 AM
Not only more snake protection it's a couple extra inches of water protection when crossing creeks and rivers. Makes sense to have more than not enough protection.
Neal
This
I would diffently go with the highest I could get, especially if I'm hunting in snake country.
I wear snake boots but they are not the end all to snake bites. they are definitely good insurance. I got bit on my thigh by a cotton mouth while turkey hunting 25 years ago. in the long run more is better imo.
More is better for boots for all the reasons mentioned above. Keep in mind that snakes can strike half of their body length (according to a Nat Geo show that I seen before) so that means a big snake could also strike higher I would think. I wouldn't risk something like this so going higher with boot protection seems the logical thing to do IMO.
Those are top notch boots, I've worn them for several years of hard tromping through Florida swamps and scrub and love them. If you are a short legged feller they may be a problem but for the average guy they're great. And not to mention the only 100% water proof snake boot I have had. They're a little stiff at first but one scouting season to break them and your good to go.
Quote from: born2hunt on May 19, 2015, 05:13:43 PM
Those are top notch boots, I've worn them for several years of hard tromping through Florida swamps and scrub and love them. If you are a short legged feller they may be a problem but for the average guy they're great. And not to mention the only 100% water proof snake boot I have had. They're a little stiff at first but one scouting season to break them and your good to go.
Are the as hard to remove as a lot of reviewers say that they are?
Quote from: deerbasshunter3 on May 19, 2015, 05:32:52 PMAre the as hard to remove as a lot of reviewers say that they are?
Not to speak of, my heel snaps in pretty good and keeps them from riding up but they slip off fairly easy, way better than the aggravating lace up boots I have had before. Now they only come in whole sizes so trying them on before buying is not a bad idea.
I was just going to go a size up so I could fit thicker socks during the cold months.
if i lived in snake country id want every inch i could get that just sounds wrong. but anyways why dont someone make some snake proof pants could be a big hit. knowing my luck id get bit sitting down
I have actually thought about that, but could you imagine how hot they would be?
Quote from: Spitten and drummen on May 19, 2015, 01:47:31 PM
I wear snake boots but they are not the end all to snake bites. they are definitely good insurance. I got bit on my thigh by a cotton mouth while turkey hunting 25 years ago. in the long run more is better imo.
Cottonmouth bites hurt like hell. I was bit by one about 5 years ago.
And to think 2 weeks ago I was messing with one until he got plum pissed. He struck at me 3 or 4 times, but when he charged at me is when I realized I better quit playin around. My wife hates it when I play with copperheads and cottonmouths. She still hasn't learned to just be quiet and let me concentrate. Seems like every time I almost get bit she's talking to me.
I have been wearing them for the past 2 years and they are definitely waterproof, and definitely HEAVY!!!! I wear a size 12 and the pair of them weighs 6 1/2 pounds. When they are new they are so stiff you cant drive with them on as you wont be able to mash the accelerator. As long as you are not walking really long distances they are the best option I think.