Making a first time trip to Alabama

[Ramslam44]

Ohh believe me on the thermacell is a God send..I've been hunting birds up here for a few years..never leave home without it. Also like spraying clothes down with Sawyer's repellent as well..covering every aspect. Thanks for some of the responses. Also thought about the whole thing of wearing my hiking shoes and then getting chaps as well. Looking to eventually get my grand slam so I will be going to other places that have snakes as well so also looking at just investing in a pair of Irish setter snake boots too..so many options.

[Ramslam44]

Unless you guys have some other options on if I do get snake boots, what is good choice that is comfortable and not super expensive? Looking so far at either Irish setter vaprtek or what is your thought on the Rocky prolight? Other opinions are welcome. Or is gaiters the way to go?

[Happy]

Unless you guys have some other options on if I do get snake boots, what is good choice that is comfortable and not super expensive? Looking so far at either Irish setter vaprtek or what is your thought on the Rocky prolight? Other opinions are welcome. Or is gaiters the way to go?

Would strongly discourage the Rocky boots. It has been my experience  that instead of repelling water they are more like a sponge.

[Ramslam44]

Unless you guys have some other options on if I do get snake boots, what is good choice that is comfortable and not super expensive? Looking so far at either Irish setter vaprtek or what is your thought on the Rocky prolight? Other opinions are welcome. Or is gaiters the way to go?

Would strongly discourage the Rocky boots. It has been my experience  that instead of repelling water they are more like a sponge.

Thanks for the heads up

[Big Jeremy]

Every Rocky boot I've ever owned wore out at least twice as fast as ANY other boot I've ever owned. Trash, IMO. I know some people love them, but I will never own another pair.

[KentuckyLB]

Do not buy Rocky snake boots, as stated above they are more of a sponge than boot. I have had good luck with Lacrosse, but I know Irish Setter are the Cadillac of snake boots.

[ilbucksndux]

I live in snake country too and dont own a pair. I have thought about getting some but they are so expensive,heavy, and generally uncomfortable. Just watch where ya step.

[RAJ]

I would buy leggings instead of snake boots. I am a forester and have owned many pairs of snake boots.
Leggings do fine .

[MarineRaider1]

I'm an Alabama hunter. Born here and have hunted here my whole life. That being said I do wear them. In my opinion I would rather be safe than sorry. In rural Alabama there aren't many hospitals so depending on where you're hunting you may be a little ways from a medical facility.

[Ramslam44]

Will be near Anniston is where I will be hunting at..15min south and 15min east of there

[Cottonmouth]

I've hunted central MS for 35 yrs and never owned a pair of snake boots. You might want some leggings, but as long as you watch your step, you'll be ok. One of my friends from Iowa came down to visit back in the summer and he thought there were snakes under every bush. It's not that bad down here. Enjoy your hunt.

[deadbuck]

I am in the hills of Mississippi and wear snake boots as soon as it is warm in the mornings. I have never been struck at during turkey season, but did get bit at last September dove hunting while wearing some leather Georgia brand boots by a big cottonmouth while looking for a downed bird on a creekbank. Only thing that saved me was I stepped on him about 4-5 inches back from his head and he couldn't get enough leverage to penetrate the leather. He struck 2-3 times while I was standing on him before I realized what was happening. Then, less than a month later my son shot a deer during archery and I was helping him track it in a swampy area right after dark and he got bit by another cottonmouth but he was wearing the Lacrosse rubber snake boot and was fine. I have owned every brand except the high dollar versions over the last 30 years. The Rocky used to be good but not now. The Lacrosse rubber snake boot is waterproof. but they are WAY too dang HEAVY and BULKY if you are walking any distance at all. I don't know what I will get next as this season will do in my old Lacrosse I wear now. I like to wear snake boots so I never have to look down and can focus on busting a big old Tom!