Like Bhwana, I have never seen a poisonous snake when turkey hunting and I think the odds of getting bit are very low. However, since I wear my snake boots, I don't have to really look for them so I have no idea how close I may have come. Second, I have taken care of many snake bites in the ER. They are nasty things. I will always wear snake boots and put permethrin on my clothes. One less thing I have to worry about and can focus on Mr. Tom