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by bill on August 13, 2000
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I spend a fair amount of time walking through the woods in north Georgia mountains. I try to make noise as I walk so I don't surprise anything out there, but I'm wondering what other precautions I should observe? Like are there better boots or pants to wear than others?
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Bill
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by Charper on August 15, 2000
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Bill,
Walking too quietly in known rattlesnake country can be a bad thing. If you surprise a slumbering snake with your stealthiness, you may get whacked.
Try to walk with good firm footsteps. Avoid stepping next to things you can't see under such as fallen trees, thick bushes, low rock overhangs etc. Carry a walking stick and move the brush in front of you as you walk. Step on top of logs and rocks before you step over them.
If you do almost end up stepping on a snake, jump out of the way as fast as you can. Contrary to popular belief, standing still is NOT the best thing to do. By jumping, you may cause a strike to glance off or miss completely instead of standing still and letting it hit you dead center.
Get in the habit of expecting to find snakes in the most unlikely places. Long pants, leather boots and a good walking stick are generally the best deterrents to snake bite.
Chris Harper
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by bill on August 15, 2000
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So one of the things that I have heard is that snake bites generally happen at or below ankle height. Is that true?
Bill
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by Charper on August 15, 2000
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That is absolutely true for the snakes that you will be encountering in north Georgia. Timber rattlesnakes that you see will be around 3 feet max. 5 feet is huge! Copperheads are considered large at around 3 feet.
They generally strike whatever is closest to them. Very often, it's the boot you have on. I will be adding an article that I wrote about being struck on the ankle by a copperhead soon. Keep an eye out for it.
CH
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by Win on August 16, 2000
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I've found that the best way to avoid snakes is to actively look for them. I go out hunting for snakes all the time and I rarely see one. People I know, who are deathly afraid of snakes and avoid them at all costs, seem to see large pit-vipers at least twice a week.
Next time you stomp through those N. Georgia mountains, try carrying a snake stick. Have fun!
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by jherps on September 2, 2000
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its the same here in arizona you gotta make a little nose because it always seems like when you find a rattler you are almost always right on top of it(not good).
jason
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by Snakeman1982 on January 11, 2001
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Don't just try to make noise when you walk. Remember that snakes are deaf. They can't hear you if you are screaming so it does no good to make noise with your feet. Think about making strong and firm vibrations. You can make noise with your feet without having a snake feel your vibrations so keep in mind that you need to make as much vibration with your feet as possible if you don't want to startle a snake. Also use that stick to pound into the ground every few steps to create a lot of vibrations. Hope this helps.
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