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Snake proof boot testing
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by Rattler4 on March 21, 2012
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Has anybody thought of doing tests on snake proof boots to see which ones are the best? I have seen posts asking if snake proof boots would stop a Gaboon Viper bite. I ask because some boots say only good against North American snake's. I think it would be nice to have data on which boots work the best. Maybe you could contact the major manufactures ( Rocky, Danner, Chipewaa, Cabela's etc etc) and see if they would donate boots for testing. Since some snakes have diffrent fang structures than others and diffrent strike patterns, it would be nice to see what boots are truly snake proof against most if not all snakes. I have seen articles from pro's here who have tested hooks, tongs, baggers, tubes etc etc, so why not boots? I don't catch hots, illegal here in Utah, but the area I snake catch at has a lot of rocks, mostly shale, and brush, and I have seen rattlers there so I wear boots. It would just be nice to know what boots are the best. Tell me what you think.
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by agkistrodude on March 21, 2012
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I don't know of any tests other than by the brand manufacturers, but the problem I have with snake boots is the cost. You can easily protect yourself as good or better for half the price. Plus, in my snake room, I have some Southeastern US venomous snakes that could easily hit you above the knee, which would make any $250.00 boot I've ever seen pretty useless. A pair of decent hiking boots/western style boots (which I wear every day) with loose fitting pants will give the same protection IMO. Nothing beats watching where you put your feet. I know folks on this site that go herping in shorts and sandals. (Y'all know who you are! LOL) Take care, Marty
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by Rattler4 on March 21, 2012
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What I mean by testing is for example, filling water ballons or something like that and putting them in the boot and having a several species of snake (cobras, gaboon viper, taipan, rattlesnakes etc etc) strike at several diffrent parts of the boots. And as you said, watching where you are putting your feet is obviously your biggest ( and cheapest) safety solution. The point to these tests would be to give someone options on boots. Like say a herpetologist who works with North American venomous snakes on a daily basis plans a trip to go to Africa to study cobras and gaboon vipers, but he is concerned wether or not his snake proof boots that have protected him from rattlesnakes and copperheads will protect him from the African snakes. He can then look on a list and, if his particular model of boots are listed, see if his boots will stop the bites of the snakes he is reserching and any others he might encounter. The list would also tell him what his species or species type his boots would be good against Some boots say will protect against North American snakes and others just say snake proof. I believe a test like this would clear up much of the confusion, especially for those living in other countries. And it adds another element of safety into the mix. Poor scenario I know, but I couldn't think of a simpler one.
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by AquaHerp on March 21, 2012
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I tested the "Texas Striker" made by the H3 company in Texas. We used a number of rattlesnakes, cottonmouth, copperhead and more with no penetrations. This included 6 foot Easterns. We also let gaboons, Malayans and large cobras take a run at em.
I refuse to call any boot "snake proof", but these held up to the toughest snakes out there.
DH
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by Pug on March 27, 2012
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I wore custom made Gokeys many years ago when doing shows (hold your fire!), and they were certainly snakeproof. Did have big rattlers go over the top and hang fangs in my jeans........scarey!
I'm comfortable in plain old western boots when large dbacks aren't involved. I now wear Justin Dune Traction snake boots in the field. No laces, zippers or buckles, which I like. They are comfortable if a bit clunky.
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by turtlesavior on April 3, 2012
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I heard cowhide or the thickest leather boots u can get will or might stop a snake bite! Don't actually know but if around snake territory I would have thick leather boots or might make my own with covering my boots with 1/8,or 1/16 inch sheet metal...in process of reinforcing my boots, and protective gear if I go to snake ,bear territory etc! Of course what I am making is for me for I don't want to take a chance getting killed off by a snake or my head chewed by a bear...my suit might also be a aqua deep sea diving suit for depths of a few hundred feet...if I go there!
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by KayEhm on July 6, 2015
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I prefer ROCKY Outdoor Gear snake boots. They're lightweight like a rubber boot but I've been struck multiple times by snakes and nothing's ever penetrated. I also like that they have Gore-Tex bootie liners so I can wade through shallow waters without worrying about leakage. I found a great deal for them here: http://SnakeProtection.com
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