woodsman2230 Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Hey guys I am going down to Florida to hunt the central season in march and I am looking for a good pair of snake boots and the snakeproof part is a biggy because I dont really care too much for snakes also waterproof is right up there on the priority list too. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Re: Snake Boots I would have suggested Rocky's, but my Rocky waterproof snake boots after about a year and a half have started leaking. My feet now get wet walking through tall grass with the boots. Will not buy them again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Re: Snake Boots I will be purchasing a pair of Danner Snake Boots this spring. I think there are more buzzytails here than deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hunter36 Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Re: Snake Boots Danner is the way to go. Have had the same pair for 6 yrs and the only damage is from a lawn mower blade that broke and hit my boot. small cut but they still dont get wet. Super tough and reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecumseh Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Re: Snake Boots My Rockies are 5 years old and still keep my feet dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Re: Snake Boots Snake boots don't protect your rear end or hands. IMO they give folks a false sense of security. I live in very snaky country. You run into them alot here in South Carolina. Your best protection is stuck in your head above your nose. See them first. Watch where you step, sit or put your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Re: Snake Boots I'm usually a Danner man when it comes to hunting boots, but must admit that Rocky has the edge on snake boots. I've had mine for almost 10 years now!!! May break down and buy a new pair this year, but they are great boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminator Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Re: Snake Boots You will need them! I have unfortunately field tested the Rocky's and they work! I stepped on a canebrake that hit me about 2" above the ankle in South Georgia a few years back! He did not even have the courtesy of rattling! Chaps are a good way to go also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Re: Snake Boots [ QUOTE ] Snake boots don't protect your rear end or hands. IMO they give folks a false sense of security. [/ QUOTE ] Kind of agree with this some, but the snakes I worry more about are the ones I dont see. Early season here they are really bad about laying under leaves and hiding until you are on top of them. Have come close to steping on them too many times to count while watching a trail as walking along and I do try to be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Re: Snake Boots I've been wearing the Bass Pro Shop brand the last few years. Haven't had any chance to test them (thankfully), but they're also nice protection from cactus, mesquite thorns, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Re: Snake Boots Mine are $99 RedHeads from Bass Pro. I've had 'em for about 7 years now and they must have a billion miles on them. So far, I haven't had the pleasure of letting a snake test them out. Fine with me. But they are still waterproof and are so comfy, I wear 'em even when I ain't in snake country. Remember to get a boot with speed lacers above the ankle instead of D-rings. They are waaaay easier to adjust lacing tension with the speed lacers. A poorly adjusted pair of snake boots is the most miserable piece of footwear you can spend the day in. Also........invest in a pair of snake boot socks. Wear them over a pair of polypropylene sock liners. Well worth the small investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Re: Snake Boots I've gone through 3 pair of Rocky snake boots in about 8 years. Either the stitching would break or the soles would come loose (both on 1 pair). I do use snake boots a lot during the summer too though. I had the same problem that some others mentioned with Rocky boots leaking after about a year or so. I had one pair that started leaking during the 1st turkey season I used them. Also, the soles would make a squeaking sound walking on damp ground. I sure didn't like that while turkey hunting. I really got tired of the Rocky boots only lasting about 2 to 3 years and not retaining their water proofness in half that time (or less), so I swithced to LaCross snake boots last spring. No problems with them at all yet except I need to get some new laces for them before turkey season starts. Other than that, they are holding up a lot better than the Rocky boots did at this point. BTW, LaCross makes a slip on snake boot too. They were out of them locally when I bought my lace up boots last year or I would have bought the slip ons. 2 friends of mine have the slip ons and they swear by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonhunter Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Re: Snake Boots Have you ran afowl any yet A.J.? When i first moved down here i would see them alot chasing golf balls. Havnt seen any snakeproof golf shoes yet,but my nine iron got a good work out. I havnt run into any out messing in the hills yet(kinda odd). I guess this is an investment i should prob make. How often do you guys in the south run afoul of our scaled friends? I also see alot of you PA and upper midwest guys have them. You really think ya need them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Re: Snake Boots Usually at least once every turkey season in MS carbonhunter. It's not a problem as long as I see them first. It's the ones I step on that send me airborne afterwards that are the problem. Oh there's also the ones I don't see when the guy behind me sees me step next to it. Not sure why but when that happens the guy following me can only say "ah oh ah ah ah oh". Learned what that meant a long time ago. If I remember correctly from some advice given to me when I was in Texas was, avoid the sunny side of the hill in the morning if you can. BTW, I've only actually gotten hit on the boot once so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Re: Snake Boots [ QUOTE ] I also see alot of you PA and upper midwest guys have them. You really think ya need them? [/ QUOTE ] I have not "needed them" needed them yet. Hope I never do. Right exactly where I live, there are no toothy snakes. 6-8 miles away there are copperheads. I also hunt the northern tier of PA (Potter & Tioga counties) from time to time. There are both timber & eastern d-backs up there. Some of those d-backs are 6 feet long and big around as my forearm. No thank you!! Also used to hunt southeastern WV and that part of the state is nothing but one big rockpile. Wouldn't step off the road too far without my boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminator Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Re: Snake Boots In South Georgia where I hunt, I run into them quite often. It is mostly the timber rattlers and cottonmouths. In North Georgia I run into the copperheads alot in bow season, but rarely ever see the rattlesnakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Re: Snake Boots Aaron, it is very snakey here. Early archery season here I have had several encounters with both water moccasins and copperheads. Have also seen them in the turkey seasons on numerous occasions. have never been struck at where it hit the boots, but have some strike at me before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonhunter Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Re: Snake Boots Gotcha, In ohio I dont think I EVER saw one, although they claimed that southern ohio had a good number of timber rattlers. I have read that parts of PA are full of the buggers. I said in the above post i see them alot on golf courses around here, but even though i spend every weekend out in the desert i havnt come across one yet. That said i think I will get a pair, i dont want to be two miles in the rocks and make a mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Re: Snake Boots Aaron, think Fred lost his dog to a suspected copperhead bite last year. He lives in southern Ohio right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonhunter Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Re: Snake Boots Really?? I didnt know that William, i havnt talked to Nut in awhile, but ya he lives in Southeast Ohio (or i think he still does). I dont doubt the fact though, that part of the state is all old quarry ground and mining ground if I would guess a spot where they would be thats it. I used to wonder alot when we would early season grouse/woodcock hunt around ponds and because of all the rock and shale formations. They say thats where the timber Rattlers are as well, I never ran across one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Re: Snake Boots Think so Aaron, and think he said he suspected it was a copperhead if I remember right. Think it was the dog that Chris gave him if I am not mistaken. Would ask Chris or Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Re: Snake Boots Last year between Sep 1 and Oct 31 I killed four rattlers at the ranch where I hunt. Two years ago, we had a lab get bit while retrieving a dove. He pulled through, but it was touch and go there for a while. So yes, I'm very "religious" about wearing my snake boots. I even wear them this time of year even though I'm quite sure there won't be any snakes crawling around in 28* weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Re: Snake Boots [ QUOTE ] I even wear them this time of year even though I'm quite sure there won't be any snakes crawling around in 28* weather. [/ QUOTE ] Wouldnt be so sure about that, they might not be moving, but they might still be around in unsuspecting places. Found one here one year in the late archery season in December when looking for an arrow after missing a shot on a deer due to my string slapping my parka with the extra layer of my liner zipped in. Thinking it was in the low 30's that morning, really shocked me. Had never before seen a venomous snake in December, and that was the only one to date, but made me realize they can be out when you dont expect them to be. Have seen cottonouths on numerous occasions when it has been in the 40's here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Re: Snake Boots Well, I have not seen any this year. I did see them last year. I spent a few months in hotels until my house was ready to move into and I would see the buzzytails while walking the dog in the hotel parking lot. Our neighbors killed a 4 footer in their yard last fall. My boss' lab gets bitten every year. They actually keep anti venom on hand. If i draw for pronghorn I will have a set of snake boots myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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